Surgical Technologist

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center-Northwest Operating Rooms have multiple outstanding opportunities for Surgical Technologists. This position functions competently and independently within multiple specialty areas. Competitive candidates will have certification as scrub technologist and/or six months of experience as an Operating Room Technician in a hospital operating room or childbirth center. The teamwork among our employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Certification as scrub technologist and/or six months of experience as an Operating Room Technician in a hospital operating room or childbirth center.
• 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
• Knowledge of the duties of a Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Facilitating assigned surgical procedures through the assembly of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
• Prepping and maintaining our Operating Rooms for surgical procedures
• Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders and partners, from our scheduling team to surgeons
• Performing scrub role while supporting patient safety and a sterile environment
• Supporting of post-operative tasks, including removal of contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization and turnover of the Operating Room

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Certification Premium - $1.25/hour
• Night Shift Premium - $2.50/hour
• Evening Shift Premium - $1.75/hour
• Weekend Shift Premium - $2.50/hour
• Information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

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