Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery
About The Position
The UW Medical Center – Montlake Labor and Delivery Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Surgical Technologist. WORK SCHEDULE • 36 hours per week • Day Shift (1900-0730) POSITION HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy working in a state-of-the art environment, collaborating with a stable team of experienced colleagues, and receiving mentorship from distinguished clinicians/faculty at one of the nation’s top-ranked research institutions. • Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures; obtain, assemble, and arrange sterile instruments and supplies used for surgical procedures; perform scrub role; and maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care. • Use effective communication skills to enhance teamwork and customer service; and be flexible and proactive to support an efficient and effective surgical environment. • 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. • This position will rotate between Labor & Delivery and the Main OR.
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 OR equivalent education/experience.
- Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist, or licensed in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse or Physician.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead in the patient care experience by prepping and maintaining our Operating Rooms for surgical procedures
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and partners, from our scheduling team to surgeons
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, problem-solving environment while maintaining vigilance of instruments and supplies used during surgical procedures
- Perform scrub role while supporting patient safety a sterile environment
- Support of post-operative tasks, including removal of contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization and turnover of the Operating Room
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
