Surgical Technician (2026-0062)

Job Title: Surgical Technician

Req: 2026-0062

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Surgery

Shift: Day/Evening

Type: Full Time

FTE: 1

Hours:

City State: Renton, WA

Category Technical

Salary Range: Min $34.62 - Max $55.93/hrly. DOE

Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

JOB OVERVIEW: A primary function of the surgical technologist is as the "scrub person" in the surgical suite and other clinical areas.

ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Surgical Services

RESPONSIBLE TO: Patient Care Manager or Designee

Prerequisites:

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

Certification preferred.

Qualifications:

Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

Neat and well-groomed appearance.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING

CONDITIONS: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical
  
  

Support Partner

B: Unique Job Functions:

• Assures that surgical procedures/preference cards that enumerate surgeon's preferences are current and followed.
• Assures physical preparation of clinical area, i.e., place furniture.
• Prepares specimens for sending to Pathology. Transports specimens as necessary per protocol.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field.
• Prepares instruments for use as necessary.
• Assists in room turnover and set up in a timely manner.
• Familiar with autoclave use.
• Coordinates stocking with staff members.
• Observes Surgical Services Department dress code and wears identification badge.
• Complies with attendance and tardiness standards.
• Verifies exposure to a sterilization process and integrity of sterile packaging. Opens supplies aseptically.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of all needed equipment and supplies, including solutions and drugs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates applied knowledge base in areas of:
  
  

Generic Unit Structure Standards

Unit Specific Process Standards

Patient Care Resources/References

• Follow chain of command for unresolved issues.
• Successfully completes annual competency testing.
• Performance reflects knowledge of Association of Surgical Technologists Standards of Practice.
  
  

Prerequisites:

Job Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, with recent experience in an acute care facility or equivalent training.

Current registration to practice as a surgical technologist in the State of Washington.

Qualifications:

Capable of comprehending, executing, acting, and directing independently.

Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.

Neat and well-groomed appearance.

Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all ages served.

Demonstrates ability to actively participate and apply the Valley Values in daily work.