Surgical Technologist (Candidate Bank) - $10, 000 Sign-On Bonus

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Notes: Available shifts include: 90% night shift, 90% rotating/variable shift, 60% night shift, 100% night shift, 100% rotating/variable shift.This recruitment offers a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentiveA higher degree of healthcare.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.The HARBORVIEW OPERATING ROOMS have multiple outstanding opportunities for permanent SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS.Our Surgical Technologists enjoy working in a technological, fast-paced, and exciting department. The Surgical Technologist will utilize knowledge of operations of individual pieces of equipment and skillfully maintain instruments and supplies to meet the demands of the department. The Surgeons in the Harborview Operating Room are world-renowned, with clients from all over the country. This department uses many tools that are technologically advanced, and they are on the cutting edge for many types of procedures.The teamwork among our employees makes the department an enjoyable and exciting place to work. 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, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of the duties of a Surgical Technologist.PRIMARY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Take the lead in the patient care experience by prepping and maintaining our Operating Rooms for surgical procedures Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and partners, from our scheduling team to surgeons Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, problem-solving environment while maintaining vigilance of instruments and supplies used during surgical procedures Perform scrub role while supporting patient safety a sterile environment Support of post-operative tasks, including removal of contaminated instruments, decontamination, sterilization and turnover of the Operating RoomWHAT WE REQUIRE: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.WHAT WE OFFER:As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.Along with competitive pay and benefits, we offer the following shift differentials for our Surgical Technologist staff: Evening Shift: $1.50/hour Night Shift: $2.25/hour Weekends: $1.50/hour Standby: $3.75/hourApplicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTEmployees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

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