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| Surgical Technologist Openings - Harborview Medical Center |
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University of Washington |
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Full Time, Employee |
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| Location: |
Seattle, WA 98104 |
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| Job Category: |
Medical/Health |
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| Education Level: |
Certification |
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As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Our OPERATING ROOM has outstanding opportunities for SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS. Under general supervision, the Surgical Technologist will assist the surgical and nursing staff by preparing the Operating Room for surgical procedures. The position will 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, and other duties as assigned.
Competitive candidates will enjoy working in a technological, fast-paced, and exciting department. This position will utilize knowledge of operations of individual pieces of equipment, skillfully maintain instruments and supplies to meet the demands of the department. 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, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledgeable with the duties of a Surgical Technologist.
The Surgeons in the 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 amongst the employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work.
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |  | | Requirements: | Minimum Requirements:
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.
Legal Requirement:
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 surgical experience preferred |
Qualified applicants *must* apply online at our website for consideration.
Via the "Staff Jobs" tab, as an external applicant please apply directly to Req #56345.
http://www.washington.edu/jobs
Due to the high volume of applicants, only those highly qualified candidates will be contacted.
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