Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Surgical Technician Main OR in Silverdale, Washington
Overview
We're proud to share that St. Michael Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington (https://engage.yourchi.org/OTM4LUhESC01NTIAAAGF5aeunntWzMKY7bZ8ec_h9MYx18FyGSvJ-1mzaPS0Jl93cdMgM2zN97f1TM2TwxqrF_nlEbg=) state by U.S. News & World Report.
St. Michael Medical Center is one of only four hospitals in our state to achieve the Pathway to Excellence designation, which recognizes health care organizations for their commitment to ensuring excellence in the nursing profession.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
As a part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we currently offer the following benefits:
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Visit our website at www.stmichaelopening.org for 360 degree photos and a virtual tour of the new hospital!
Responsibilities
Sign-on bonus available!
Role:
Surgical Technician provides, as an integral part of the medical practitioner team, surgical care to patients to facilitate safe and effective completion of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Under the guidance of surgeons, nurses, or other designated personnel, the incumbent performs preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative duties within the scope of licensure to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Incumbents are also 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 interdisciplinary team to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive and therapeutic procedures.
Opportunity to develop and work with a highly engaged perioperative team in a dynamic environment with increasing surgery volumes and complexity. The CVOR team is a very experienced team with a high degree of teamwork in the OR. Opportunity exists to expand skills in a Level II Trauma Center and supportive team for learning.
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Qualifications
Education
Graduation from surgical technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST; OR
Successful completion of formal on-the-job training that provides the skills necessary to receive Tech in Surgery Certification through the National Center for Competency Testing.
Six months operating room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program.
Licensure:
If classified as Surgical Technician: Maintain Registration with the State of Washington. Registered nurses and/or practical nurses acting within the scope of their licensure do not need to maintain surgical technologist registration.
If classified as Surgical Technician, Certified : Current certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists is required.
Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
Pay Range
$28.31 - $42.46 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.