• Surgical Technologist (Per Diem)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 245910

     

    Department: HARBORVIEW - OR/SURGICAL SERVICES

     

    Posting Date: 05/30/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary: $31.52 - $46.52 per hour

     

    Shift: Alternate Work Shift

     

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    **Harborview Medical Center – Radiology** has an outstanding opportunity for a **SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST.** .

    WORK SCHEDULE

    - PER DIEM

    - Rotating/Variable Shifts

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    - The HARBORVIEW OPERATING ROOM has an outstanding opportunity for a SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST (Rotating/Variable Shifts). Our Surgical Technologists enjoy working in a technological, fast-paced, and exciting department. The Surgical Technologist will utilize knowledge of operations of individual pieces of equipment and skillfully maintain instruments and supplies to meet the demands of the department.

     

    The Surgeons in the Harborview Operating Room are world-renowned, with clients from all over the country. This department uses many tools that are technologically advanced. They are on the cutting edge for many types of procedures. 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.

    Additional duties:

    • Assist the surgical and nursing staff by preparing the Operating Room for surgical procedures.

    • Obtain and assemble sterile instruments and supplies.

    • Scrub and assist the surgical team during the surgical procedure.

    • Stock the room with appropriate supplies.

    • Maintain special equipment.

    • Provide for clean-up and reprocessing of used instruments and supplies.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    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.

    - Registered by the State of Washington as a Surgical Technologist, or licensed in the State of Washington as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse or Physician.

     

    Desired: Trauma/OR experience preferred

    ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

    As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

     

    Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

     

    Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

    ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

    UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

     

    All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

     

    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.