Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

4d • $36 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center–Montlake Labor and Delivery Department is hiring a Surgical Technologist. The role rotates between Labor & Delivery and the Main OR, preparing operating rooms and maintaining sterile instruments and supplies for surgical procedures. The technologist performs the scrub role and helps maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care, including post-operative instrument decontamination, sterilization, and room turnover. The position involves close collaboration with scheduling teams, surgeons, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced academic medical environment. The position is part-time, 36 hours per week, on the night shift, and is a regular position at 90% FTE.

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.
• Knowledge of Surgical Technologist duties.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organization and ability to work in a team-oriented academic medical setting.
• Ability to stay abreast of current developments relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Obtain, assemble, and arrange sterile instruments and supplies.
• Perform the scrub role while maintaining a sterile environment and supporting patient safety.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, including the scheduling team and surgeons.
• Monitor instruments and supplies during procedures in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Support post-operative tasks, including removing contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization, and operating room turnover.
• Use effective communication, flexibility, and proactive teamwork to support an efficient surgical environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed