Surgical Technician Jobs in Washington

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Travel Surgical Technologist - General $2040/wk

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 3 days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2360/wk

  • Silverdale, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Silverdale, WA
  • 10 days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

Surgical Technologist

  • Seattle, WA
  • 24 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 24 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology or equivalent Hospital or Armed Forces training....

Surgical Technologist, Full-Time - Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 60+ days ago

Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education Graduate of approved school of Surgical Technology or equivalent Hospital or Armed Forces training....

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel OR Tech Shift : Variable D/E, 6:30a, 9a or 11a Start Time, 104, 40 hours per week, M-F and Tues-Fri, with call as needed Length : 13 weeks Weeknight/Call...

Surg Tech - Surgical - Must Be CST or NBTSA Certified

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 2 hours ago

Minimum Requirements include: 1 year of recent Surg Tech experience Current Surg Tech certification within the state of practice Current CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or NBTSA (National Board...

Senior Surgical Technician

  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • 6 hours ago

Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist training program Surgical Technology....

Surgical Technician Resident

  • Everett, WA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 7 hours ago

Surgical Technician Resident Everett, WA Req ID: 373852 Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services Schedule: Full time Work Location: Everett Medical Ctr Colby-Everett Shift: Multiple shifts available...

Travel CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist - $2,925 per week

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 1 day ago

Health Advocates Network - Allied is seeking a travel CVOR Technologist for a travel job in Wenatchee, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVOR Technologist Discipline: Allied...

Travel Certified OR Surgical Technologist - $2,056 per week

  • Richland, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 1 day ago

Health Advocates Network - Allied is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Richland, Washington....

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,800 per week

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

Posted job title: OR - Operating Room Surgical Tech About TRS Healthcare TRS Healthcare has been a leader in the healthcare staffing industry for over 25 years, providing exceptional career opportunities...

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Surgical Tech

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

A minimum of six months operating room work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities is preferred....

Travel Allied-Surgical Tech, OR

  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 1 day ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (OR) If you are a detail-oriented professional passionate about supporting surgical teams, join us as a Surgical Technologist....

Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,122 per week

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

PHP is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Seattle, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Surgical Leadership
It used to be that surgeons rose within their organizations almost entirely on their technical skills. However, in todaysmore complex health care institutions, leadership, management and business...
Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
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Orthopedics Surgical Technology
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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Washington offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.5%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in Washington
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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