CommonSpirit Health
Job Summary and 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.
Job Requirements
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 and current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
Ability to take night and/or weekend call required.
Strong working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology and instrumentation. Skill in establishing and maintaining a sterile field and draping a patient.
Excellent communication skills; ability to act as a member of the team and anticipate the needs of a surgeon and patient.
Ability to operate effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to independently lift up to 20 pounds; manual dexterity required to hand and/or finger items frequently.
Must be able to maintain a retracted position for up to one hour.
Clear visual and auditory acuity with or without accommodation required.
Extensive walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stretching, and bending; staff must demonstrate and teach good body mechanics.
Ability to move equipment using a wheeled cart.
Where You'll Work 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 $38.15 – $52.48 per hour
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.
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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.
Job Requirements
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 and current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
Ability to take night and/or weekend call required.
Strong working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology and instrumentation. Skill in establishing and maintaining a sterile field and draping a patient.
Excellent communication skills; ability to act as a member of the team and anticipate the needs of a surgeon and patient.
Ability to operate effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to independently lift up to 20 pounds; manual dexterity required to hand and/or finger items frequently.
Must be able to maintain a retracted position for up to one hour.
Clear visual and auditory acuity with or without accommodation required.
Extensive walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stretching, and bending; staff must demonstrate and teach good body mechanics.
Ability to move equipment using a wheeled cart.
Where You'll Work 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 $38.15 – $52.48 per hour
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.
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