Surgical Technologist (Ortho Scrub Tech)

Proliance Surgeons•Seattle, WA

16h

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist in the ambulatory surgery center provides hands-on technical support to the surgeon and operating room team by handling instruments, supplies, and equipment before, during, and after surgery. The role focuses on orthopedic procedures, maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and helping ensure cases run safely and efficiently. The schedule is 30–40 hours per week, with Mondays and Fridays required plus one or two additional weekdays. Available shifts are 6:30 AM–5:00 PM or 7:30 AM–6:00 PM; the later shift is open to someone who can stay to finish cases as needed. Five eight-hour shifts per week may also be considered. The position works with the care team to support patients throughout their surgical experience, maintain professional and respectful interactions, and identify and address risks to patient and staff safety. It includes preparing and maintaining the sterile field and orthopedic instruments, implants, and equipment; scrubbing cases; checking instrument sets, loaner trays, and implants; maintaining surgeon preference cards; supporting room turnover and on-time starts; and proactively communicating supply or equipment issues. The technologist also helps with inventory control, equipment readiness, continuing education, and department committees, while maintaining compliance with applicable AAAHC, CMS, and Washington State Department of Health standards.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
Current state licensure and CPR.
Experience as an orthopedic scrub technologist, including sports medicine arthroscopy of the wrist, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle; total joints of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle; hand cases; foot and ankle cases; and orthopedic spine procedures such as endoscopic and open lumbar procedures, cervical fusions, and disc arthroplasty.
Ability to work independently and anticipate surgeon needs.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across OR, SPD, anesthesia, and vendor teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
Problem-solving skills.
Computer skills.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Ability to remain objective and separate oneself personally from situations.
Ability to cooperate, be flexible, and assist when working with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask, organize information, and report it accurately and completely.
Understanding of and consistent respect for confidentiality and HIPAA.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff.
Clear communication skills.
Consistent and timely attendance.

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
Ambulatory surgery center experience.

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care throughout the patient's surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive, caring, and professional attitude with patients, physicians, and staff.
Handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures.
Anticipate surgeon needs based on requests and established patterns.
Monitor and maintain the sterile field.
Help ensure appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment are available and functioning properly for each procedure.
Monitor supply use and assist with inventory control, including proper counts of supplies and time used.
Set up and maintain the sterile field, instruments, implants, and equipment for orthopedic procedures.
Scrub cases and anticipate surgeon needs throughout procedures.
Verify instrument sets, loaner trays, and implants are complete and ready before cases.
Follow and help maintain surgeon preference cards.
Support efficient room turnover and on-time first case starts.
Proactively identify and communicate instrument, equipment, or supply issues to SPD, vendor representatives, and leadership.
Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others, and take action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety.
Continue education to meet state requirements and stay current with health care changes.
Take an active role on department committees and represent the Center professionally at work and in the community.
Maintain compliance with AAAHC, CMS, and Washington State Department of Health standards.