Surgical Technologist
Company: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities 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 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. 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 /hour
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