What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist (VARIOUS DAYS/SHIFTS) position at University of Washington Medical Center?
This recruitment offers a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
The UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST – OPERATING ROOMS have multiple outstanding opportunities for SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS!
WORK SCHEDULE
- 36 or 40 Hours per week
- Evening or Rotating/Variable shifts
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
- Be responsible for facilitating assigned surgical procedures through the assembly of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies
- This position functions competently and independently within multiple specialty areas
- Competitive candidates will have certification as scrub technologist and/or six months of experience as an Operating Room Technician in a hospital operating room or childbirth center
The teamwork among our employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work. 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.
PRIMARY JOB 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
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
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.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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Salary : $32 - $47
