Surgical Technologist
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s Operating Rooms are seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare and maintain operating rooms for surgical procedures, support safe sterile practice, and help manage instruments and supplies in a fast-paced academic medical setting. The role involves working with a range of technologically advanced equipment and collaborating with stakeholders including the scheduling team and surgeons. Harborview’s surgeons serve patients from across the country, and the department emphasizes teamwork, organization, communication, and keeping current with developments relevant to the position. The position is regular, full-time employment at 40 hours per week, with a rotating/variable alternate work shift. The pay range is $35.88–$51.37 per hour. Harborview Medical Center is the region’s only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. UW Medicine describes its mission as improving public health through advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals.
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 Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Physician.
- Organization, teamwork, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of Surgical Technologist duties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain operating rooms for surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, including the scheduling team and surgeons.
- Monitor instruments and supplies used during surgical procedures in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.
- Perform the scrub role while supporting patient safety and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Support postoperative tasks, including removing contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization, and operating-room turnover.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment operations and instruments and supplies needed to meet departmental demands.
- Stay abreast of current developments relevant to the position.
Benefits
- Benefits are available; the posting directs applicants to the UW staff benefits website for details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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