Where Kids and Families Are Always First
Join the opening team at our new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, Washington — opening in May 2026.
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated exclusively to caring for children and adolescents. As part of MultiCare Health System, Mary Bridge provides a comprehensive network of pediatric services with a vision to be the highest-quality and safest place for children to receive care—where every child has a medical home and access to nationally recognized services and experiences.
Our new, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building in Tacoma, WA, just opened in May and we are seeking imaging technologists who want to help shape care, culture, and clinical excellence from day one.
Mary Bridge Children’s multidisciplinary approach includes pediatric experts across emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics—each focused on the unique needs of children and their families. We are consistently recognized as a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.
Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting with the care and preparation of the surgical patient and the operating room under the direct supervision of an operating room RN. The Surgical Technologist has responsibility for the assembly, set-up, and use of surgical instrumentation and equipment during surgical procedures. Work situations are primarily routine but may change rapidly to an emergent or critical situation, and may require both directed and independent decision-making depending on the nature of the situation.
Benefits & Incentives
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified external candidates
- Up to $10,000 relocation assistance (depending on distance of move)
- Tuition assistance program (100% of tuition and fees or up to $5,250 for full-time employees / $2,500 for part-time employees per year)
- Competitive health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, life)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Growth and advancement programs
- Health and wellness programs
Requirements
- 5+ yrs of general surgical technologist experience in acute care setting OR previous pediatric experience in a surgical technologist role
- Graduate of Certified Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience
- National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred
- Active Washington State Surgical Technologist Registration required prior to start date
- Health Care Provider level CPR certification
- Previous experience preferred
Why Mary Bridge Children’s?
- Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve
- Award-winning: Named “Top Children’s Hospital” for five years by The Leapfrog Group
- Growing: New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026
- Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers
- Employee-centric: Ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State”
- Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by mountain, forest, and water views
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $34.32 - $56.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- We require 5+ yrs of general surgical technologist experience in an acute care setting OR previous pediatric experience in a surgical technologist role
Experience:
- surgical tech in acute care setting: 1 year (Preferred)
- pediatric surgical tech: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)
Work Location: In person
