SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST occupation at University of Washington in Seattle

University of Washington is presently looking of SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:05:22 GMT. 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...

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Location: Seattle Washington

Description: University of Washington is presently looking of SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. 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 a 100% full-time SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST . 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.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM

Surgical Technologist positions are eligible for participation in the Employee Referral Program. If you were referred to these positions from a current UW employee, be sure to give them credit. In order for employees to be eligible for the ERP incentive, you must include their name in the assessment you will be asked to take following your application for this position.

For more information on the ERP, contact Kathleen Torchia, Healthcare Recruiter at 206-598-6504 or torchiak@uw.edu.

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 OR experience preferred.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu .
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This occupation starts available on: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:05:22 GMT

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