Pediatric OR Surgical Technologist
Tacoma, Washington
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center

Surgical Technician – Pediatric Operating Room

Location: Tacoma, Washington
Shift: 12-hour Nights (1845 - 0715)
Hours per Week: 36
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU environment.
• Patient population ranges from neonates to adults, including infants and developmentally delayed patients with congenital anomalies.
• Surgical cases include a wide variety of specialties: pediatric traumas (MVAs, GSWs, shaken baby), neurosurgery (craniectomies, EVDs, shunts), spine surgeries (scoliosis repairs, spinal injuries), urology, gynecology, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, general surgery, dental, ophthalmology, and robotics-assisted procedures (DaVinci XI).
• Floating assignments may include PICU and NICU cases on the same campus.
• Weekend shifts are rare but possible, typically only on call.
• On-call requirement: approximately 2 weeknights and 1 weekend every 6 weeks with a 30-minute response time.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of acute Operating Room experience; if only 2 years, must be high-level experience. Candidates with combined adult and pediatric experience will be considered.
• First-time travelers generally not accepted unless with 5+ years of extensive OR and pediatric experience.
• Certifications and Licenses:

  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Washington State Surgical Technologist license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Skills and Preferences

• Highly preferred skills: robotics, advanced neurosurgery, ophthalmology, dental procedures. Candidates missing these skills require manager approval.
• Proficient in scrubbing for the listed case types.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.

Additional Information

• Scrub color and free parking provided.
• Compliance with standard healthcare requirements including immunizations, background checks, drug screening, and other credentialing documentation is mandatory.
• Documentation and competency requirements include annual core competencies, flu documentation, and various health and safety certifications.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric OR surgical technologists seeking a specialized, fast-paced environment with diverse surgical cases and a predominantly night shift schedule.