Surgical Technician Lead
About The Position
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891, expanding its reach and services across the Puget Sound area through strategic partnerships. The organization is committed to healing the whole person body, mind, and spirit in the communities it serves, strengthened by diverse expertise and shared values. They offer a full spectrum of health care services through a comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites in the greater Puget Sound region, known for pioneering medical advances and numerous awards. Joining Virginia Mason Franciscan Health means becoming part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, contributing to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. As a Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. As a Lead, you will serve for multiple surgical specialties, communicating closely with and supporting the Perioperative Services Charge RN and management team regarding daily operations of each specialty area within Perioperative Services. This position is responsible for coordinating the care of patients in a defined care team and is accountable to the Perioperative Services Charge RN in carrying out patient care. This position is accountable for the planning and delivery of quality patient care in partnership with the Perioperative Services Charge RN, physician, interdisciplinary team and patient/family.
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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
