One year of experience in an operating room environment
Registered as a Surgical Technologist in Washington State
Alternatively licensed as a LPN, RN, or Physician in Washington State
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain operating rooms for surgical procedures
Collaborate with scheduling teams and surgeons
Work in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment
Perform scrub role while ensuring patient safety
Support post-operative tasks including decontamination and sterilization
Benefits
Access to a state-of-the-art working environment
Mentorship from experienced clinicians and faculty
Opportunity to work in a top-ranked research institution
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Flexible work schedule options
Full Job Description
Job Description
The UW Medical Center-Montlake Operating Rooms have an outstanding opportunity for a Surgical Technologist.
WORK SCHEDULE • 40 or 36 hours per week • Day, Evening, Night or Rotating/Variable Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy working in a state-of-the art environment, collaborating with a stable team of experienced colleagues, and receiving mentorship from distinguished clinicians/faculty at one of the nation's top-ranked research institutions. • Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures; obtain, assemble, and arrange sterile instruments and supplies used for surgical procedures; perform scrub role; and maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care. • Use effective communication skills to enhance teamwork and customer service; and be flexible and proactive to support an efficient and effective surgical environment. • Inherent to success in this position is organization, desire to work in a team-oriented academic medical setting, capability to stay abreast of current developments relevant to the position, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of the duties of a Surgical Technologist.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The teamwork among our employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Take the lead in the patient care experience by prepping and maintaining our Operating Rooms for surgical procedures • Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and partners, from our scheduling team to surgeons • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, problem-solving environment while maintaining vigilance of instruments and supplies used during surgical procedures • Perform scrub role while supporting patient safety a sterile environment • Support of post-operative tasks, including removal of contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization and turnover of the Operating Room
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a Surgical Technologist program AND one year of experience assisting clinical staff in a variety of operative procedures in an operating room environment OR equivalent education/experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist, or licensed in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse or Physician.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $35.88 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $51.37 hourly Other Compensation:
Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 90.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
