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WhidbeyHealth

Surgical Tech

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$70,651 / year median in Washington

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Call rotation minimum 1 in 5 weekdays, including weekend 1 in 5. Currently 1 in 7 to 1 in 8 call shifts.
JOB SUMMARY
The Surgical Tech assists the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures as directed and is responsible for adequately preparing operating suite for procedure. Monitors PAR level of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. The Surgical Services Surgery Department includes General Surgery, Endoscopies, Orthopedics, Urology, OB-GYN and Ophthalmology.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS
includes the following, other duties may be assigned: Prepares Operating Room and field, selects instruments and packs for appropriate cases in accordance with surgeon preferences. Assist with surgical procedures under direction of the circulating nurse and / or practitioner in accordance with scope of practice including but not limited to passing of instruments, sponge count, and maintaining sterile field. Performs room turnover, decontamination of instruments, stocking, and other duties as assigned.
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education Highest level of education completed, minimum high school diploma or equivalent required. Training and Experience Minimum of (2) year's prior experience in either IP or OP preferred. Total joint experience a plus. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Washington State DOH Surgical Technologist registration required. American Heart Association BLS required. Current CST preferred.
Benefit Information and Wage Transparency:
WhidbeyHealth Employees who work a 0.6 FTE or higher are categorized as, "benefit eligible". Click here for benefit information.
Wage Range:
$35.017 - $46.728