Surgical Technologist - Labor and Delivery

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center–Montlake Labor and Delivery Department is hiring a Surgical Technologist for a regular, part-time position. The role rotates between Labor & Delivery and the Main OR and works the night shift. The Surgical Technologist prepares and maintains operating rooms, obtains and arranges sterile instruments and supplies, performs the scrub role, and helps maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care. The position also supports post-operative instrument decontamination, sterilization, and operating-room turnover.

The role works with a stable team of experienced colleagues in an academic medical setting, collaborating with stakeholders including the scheduling team and surgeons. Success requires organization, teamwork, flexibility, proactivity, effective communication, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to stay current with developments relevant to the position.

UW Medical Center is an acute-care academic medical center in Seattle. The Montlake campus is next to the University of Washington campus and offers staff access to campus amenities and nearby public transit, including a light-rail station across the street. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve public health through medical knowledge, outstanding care, and the education of future health professionals. The University is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community.

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 and 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.
• Organization, teamwork, flexibility, proactivity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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 used during procedures.
• Perform the scrub role while supporting patient safety and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners, including the scheduling team and surgeons.
• Monitor instruments and supplies in a dynamic, fast-paced, problem-solving environment.
• Support post-operative tasks, including removing contaminated instruments, decontaminating and sterilizing instruments, and turning over the operating room.
• Communicate effectively to support teamwork, customer service, and an efficient surgical environment.
• Rotate between Labor & Delivery and the Main OR.

Benefits

• Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
• Staff have access to University of Washington campus amenities and convenient public transit options.

What This Job Offers

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