Surgical Technologist Certified (1.0 FTE, Days)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

7d•$35 - $58

About The Position

Works with the surgical team to deliver patient care during surgery. The role prepares rooms with the instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment needed for each procedure; maintains aseptic technique and sterile instrument setups; performs and documents counts; and supports patient safety throughout surgical care. The Surgical Technologist anticipates the surgical routine, responds calmly and efficiently to unexpected situations, and handles medications, records, labels, and specimens according to established policies and procedures. The position is 1.0 FTE on days and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW); union membership is optional. The wage range is $34.56–$57.67 per hour. Candidates new to EvergreenHealth may be eligible for a bonus of up to $10,000 if they have at least two years of current Surgery Tech experience. The posted wage range covers the minimum to maximum across applicable job levels; offers are determined by relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and some positions may offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Registered as a Surgical Technologist within the State of Washington.
Maintain NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Surgical Tech experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each surgical procedure according to the policy and procedure manual.
Maintain close attention to aseptic technique at all times.
Perform all counts defined in OR policies and procedures and document them on the OR record.
Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table and/or Mayo stand according to standardized setups.
Identify instrument sterility and know all indicator parameters.
Anticipate the surgical routine and act proactively according to the surgeon’s instructions.
Handle unexpected situations with calm efficiency.
Ask appropriate questions to enhance patient care.
Handle medications on the sterile field under the direct observation of a registered nurse.
Handle records, labels, and specimens according to established policy and procedure.
Participate in patient safety activities, including the pre-surgical pause.
Perform other duties as assigned.