Surgical Technologist Main OR

About the role

Sign‑on bonus available! 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. You will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. The role requires adaptability, teamwork, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and patient by applying aseptic principles; set up sterile equipment, instruments, drapes, and solutions.
• Assist with scrubbing, preparation of the sterile field, and gowning/gloving members of the surgical team.
• Help surgeons and assistants put on surgical gowns and gloves.
• Assist with positioning and draping of the patient under direction of a qualified practitioner.
• Transfer and position the patient onto the operating table and cover with sterile drapes.
• Assist anesthesia personnel as needed under direction of a qualified practitioner.
• Actively participate in the Surgical Safety Checklist and Time Out for every patient.
• Provide safe handling and care for instruments and specimens in accordance with internal procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from a surgical technology program accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC‑ST) – upon hire.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for the surgical technician program – upon hire.
• Surgical Technologist registration in Washington State – upon hire, or Registered Nurse registration in Washington State – upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification – upon hire.
• Preferred: at least six months of operating‑room experience demonstrating the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare since 1891. Through strategic partnerships and integrations, the organization now serves the Puget Sound area with a network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites. The mission is to heal the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—through compassionate care, innovation, research, and education. Employees work in modern, well‑equipped facilities and join a collaborative team dedicated to top‑quality professional healthcare.

Pay

$30.72 – $51.20 per hour