Surgical Technician Cardiac - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

**Overview** **Sign-on bonus available!** We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington (https://engage.yourchi.org/OTM4LUhESC01NTIAAAGF5aeunntWzMKY7bZ8ec\_h9MYx18FyGSvJ-1mzaPS0Jl93cdMgM2zN97f1TM2TwxqrF\_nlEbg=) State by _U.S. News & World Report._ In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. \#hellosurgicaltechs **Responsibilities** **Role:** Surgical Technician provides, as an integral part of the medical practitioner team, surgical care to patients to facilitate safe and effective completion of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Under the guidance of surgeons, nurses, or other designated personnel, the incumbent performs intra-operative duties within the scope of licensure to ensure that the operating room or environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. **Qualifications** **Job Requirements:** Graduation from surgical technology program accredited through Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology ARC-ST. A minimum of six months in Cardiac Operating Room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing may be substituted for graduation from an accredited surgical technician program. If classified as Surgical Technician: Maintain Registration with the State of Washington. Registered nurses and/or practical nurses acting within the scope of their licensure do not need to maintain surgical technologist registration. NCCT certification. If classified as Surgical Technician, Certified: Current certification through the Association of Surgical Technologists is required. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. **Pay Range** $28.40 - $42.61 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.