Cardiac Surgery Team - Surgical Technician

Overview

As a Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Prepares the operating room and patient for the surgical procedure by applying principles and techniques of asepsis to work assignments; sets up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes and solutions; assists with scrubbing, preparation of sterile field, gowning/gloving members of the surgical team. Helps the surgeon and any assistants put on their surgical gowns and gloves. Assists with positioning and draping of patient under direction of qualified practitioner.
  
  Assists with comfort and safety measures under direction of qualified practitioner.
• Transfers and positions patient to operating room table and covers them with sterile surgical drapes. Assists anesthesia personnel as needed under the direction of qualified practitioner. Actively participates in the Surgical Safety Checklist and Time Out on every patient. Provides safe handling and care for instruments and specimens in accordance with internal procedures.
• Hands the desired instruments to the surgeon during the operation; may also hold retractors and assist with cutting sutures, applying suction, applying surgical hand-piece to instrument and applies/removes cast under supervision of qualified practitioner. Performs all appropriate counts as required with circulator (at a minimum) prior to the operation and before the incision is closed. Help prepare, care for, and proper labeling and safe handling of specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
  
  Prepares the sterile dressings.
• Identifies emergencies (e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Malignant Hyperthermia, and other medical emergencies) and initiates and/or participates in the appropriate response to situation. Sets up the operating surgeon’s sterile table to include instrument set up, clean up and turnover in preparation for the next case. Anticipates and plans ahead for the surgeon’s equipment needs, based on knowledge of procedure.
• Operates sterilization devices, including immediate use containment devices, autoclaves, and other types of sterilizers following the manufacturers’ instructions. Understands the concepts of sterilizer challenge devices and sterilizer biological indicators and their appropriate use, monitoring and tracking.
• Operates sterilizers with the appropriate sterilization cycle and following manufacturer’s instruction.

• Graduation from a Surgical Tech program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST., or
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech program.
• Surgical Tech Registration: WA, or
• Registered Nurse: WA
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification

• Six months operating room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.

This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

$30.62 - $46.05 /hour