Pediatric Surgical Technologist
Seattle, Washington
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Travel/Contract

Location: Seattle, Washington
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a pediatric surgical services environment.
• Orientation starts on Mondays.
• On-call duties required (variable days and times).
• Weekend shifts required.
• No floating between units.
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8:30 AM – 9:00 PM).
• Total hours per week: 36.

Required Experience & Certifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) license in Washington.
• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adolescent, infant, neonate, or pediatric patients.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.
• Scrub experience required.
• Experience with ultrasound procedures and as an ultrasound technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Experience

• Outpatient surgical experience.
• Level I trauma experience.
• Experience in children’s hospital settings.
• Endoscopy/laparoscopic procedures.
• ENT and robotics experience.
• NBSTSA certification preferred.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Washington State Surgical Tech license (must have license prior to start or allow 6-8 weeks for processing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider only (instructor not accepted).
• National certification verification required (primary source online verification).
• NBSTSA certification preferred but not mandatory.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation attendance mandatory; no requested time off (RTO) allowed during first 2 weeks.
• Must complete facility-specific modules prior to start, except Epic training and medication assessment which are completed onsite.
• Modules take approximately 8 hours to complete.
• Respiratory protection training provided via facility platform; fit testing required before start (no onsite fit testing allowed).

Facility Highlights

• Pediatric teaching hospital with Magnet status and Level I Trauma designation.
• Total staffed beds: 407.
• Charting system: EPIC.
• Scrub color: Any color or T-shirt top, must be age-appropriate and kid-friendly.
• Parking available with variable cost depending on shift and lot.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required; must include multiple county civil searches, state and national criminal databases, sex offender registry, and global sanctions.
• Background checks must be current within one year or fully updated if older.
• E-Verify required.
• Annual EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Foreign equivalency education evaluation required if educated outside the U.S.
• Physical exam within 1 year required.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 1 year required.
• Fit test for respirator use required and must be valid for entire assignment.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB screening (Qgold/Tspot or PPD), flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
• Respiratory medical clearance required annually for respirator users.

Testing & Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (PICU, NICU, ER).
• Competency exams require a minimum passing score of 80%.
• Math test administered onsite for all RNs and MAs; remediation allowed if failed.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of contract signing; must be on a blue background with no hats or headwear.
• Meal waiver agreement available but not mandatory unless waiving second meal period.
• Candidates must comply with facility policies and practices prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Certified Surgical Tech specializing in pediatric surgical services with a focus on ortho and neuro cases. The role requires a Washington State Surgical Tech license, pediatric experience, and multiple certifications including BLS. The position involves day shifts with on-call and weekend responsibilities in a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated pediatric teaching hospital. Candidates must complete extensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams prior to starting.