Valley Medical Center ยท 1 day ago
Surgical Technician (2025-1059)
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33/hr - $53/hrValley Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to join their Surgery department. The primary function of the surgical technologist is to serve as the 'scrub person' in the surgical suite, ensuring the preparation and maintenance of a sterile environment during surgical procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assures that surgical procedures/preference cards that enumerate surgeon's preferences are current and followed
Assures physical preparation of clinical area, i.e., place furniture
Prepares specimens for sending to Pathology. Transports specimens as necessary per protocol
Establishes and maintains sterile field
Prepares instruments for use as necessary
Assists in room turnover and set up in a timely manner
Familiar with autoclave use
Coordinates stocking with staff members
Observes Surgical Services Department dress code and wears identification badge
Complies with attendance and tardiness standards
Verifies exposure to a sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Opens supplies aseptically
Prepares and knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies, including solutions and drugs
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of: Generic Unit Structure Standards Unit Specific Process Standards Patient Care Resources/References
Follow chain of command for unresolved issues
Successfully completes annual competency testing
Performance reflects knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists Standards of Practice
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training
Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington
Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently
Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language
Neat and well-groomed appearance
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served
Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work
Preferred
Certification preferred
Company
Valley Medical Center
Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma.
Founded in 1947
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michele Forgues-Lackie MBA, FACHE, FACMPE, CHFP
SVP/CFO, UW Medicine's Valley Medical Center
Liz Nolan
SVP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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