? [Immediate Start] Surgical Technologist
Company: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: July 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Responsibilities Sign on bonus available for
qualified candidates. As a Surgical Technologist you are an
integral part of the medical practitioner team, providing surgical
care to patients to facilitate safe and effective completion of
invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. You may assist with
instrumentation in vaginal deliveries, perform stocking duties,
scheduling procedures, and assist with ensuring the department is
compliant with environment of care requirements. The Surgical
Technologist will be accountable for utilizing and keeping current
on the application of sterile and aseptic technique, surgical
procedures, implementation tools and technologies, human anatomy as
well as collaborating and communicating effectively with the
inter-disciplinary team to facilitate a physician's performance of
invasive and therapeutic procedures. Qualifications We require: -
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or
successful completion of a formal on-the-job training that provides
the skills necessary to receive Tech in Surgery Certification
through the National Center for Competency Testing. - A minimum of
six months operating room work experience that demonstrates
attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is
preferred. - Current registration with the State of Washington as a
Surgical Technician. - Current healthcare provider BLS
Certification. - Ability to take night and/or weekend call
required. - A working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and
working knowledge of pharmacology and medical terminology. -
Understanding of instrumentation and equipment, and skill in
establishing and maintaining a sterile field and in draping a
patient. - Excellent communication skills a must. - Ability to act
as a member of the team and to anticipate the needs of a surgeon
and patient essential. - Must be able to operate effectively in
emergency and stressful situations. - Ability to independently lift
up to 20 pounds, grasping and manual dexterity required to hand
and/or finger items frequently (sometimes continuously). - Must be
able to maintain a retracted position for up to one hour. - Clear
visual and auditory acuity with or without accommodation required
to perform the essential functions of the job. - Extensive walking,
sitting, standing, lifting, stretching, and bending required (the
staff member is expected to use, demonstrate, and teach good body
mechanics). - Ability to move equipment using a wheeled cart. We
offer a competitive salary and benefit package There is also the
lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of
the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and
sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country,
finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and
pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Overview Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems
in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one
integrated health system with the most patient access points in
western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000
employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason
Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of
care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11
hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound
region. Pay Range $34.90 - $48.23 /hour
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