Surgical Technician Lead

St. Anne Hospital • Burien, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, with a legacy dating back to 1891, is a healthcare organization providing services across the Puget Sound area through a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The organization is committed to holistic patient care and is recognized for pioneering medical advances and numerous awards. As a Surgical Tech Lead, you will be instrumental in preparing the operating room and surgical team for various procedures. This role involves setting up surgical equipment and instruments, assisting the surgical team, and maintaining a sterile environment. The position requires adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. As a Lead, you will oversee multiple surgical specialties, collaborate with the Perioperative Services Charge RN and management on daily operations, coordinate patient care within a defined team, and ensure the delivery of quality patient care in partnership with the Charge RN, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program.
• Surgical Technologist Registration: WA, upon hire or Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire or Licensed Practical Nurse: WA, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from surgical technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST.
• A minimum of six months operating room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities, upon hire.
• Two years of work experience in the clinical specialty within the last three years.
• Previous lead tech experience.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
• Assist the surgical team.
• Ensure a sterile environment.
• Adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.
• Serve as a lead for multiple surgical specialties.
• Communicate closely with and support the Perioperative Services Charge RN and management team regarding daily operations of each specialty area within Perioperative Services.
• Coordinate the care of patients in a defined care team.
• Plan and deliver quality patient care in partnership with the Perioperative Services Charge RN, physician, interdisciplinary team and patient/family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree