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Surgical Technologist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our 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.

We are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus, in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Required

Job Requirements

  • Graduation from surgical technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST., upon hire or
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program., upon hire and
  • Surgical Technologist Registration: WA, upon hire or
  • Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

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

Where You'll Work

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.

Pay Range

$30.72 - $46.08 /hour

Salary : $31 - $46

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