Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Portland, OR
HonorVet Technologies
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Surgical Services – Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)
Location: Portland, OR
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Mid Shift – 5x8-Hour (15:00–23:00)
Start Date: 03/16/2026 (Must be able to start on this date)

Job Responsibilities:

• Function as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in a high-volume General Operating Room (24 suites)

• Provide 1:1 scrub support for a wide range of surgical procedures

• Scrub and assist in General Surgery, Orthopedic, Neuro, Gynecology, and Urology cases

• Assist with advanced Neuro procedures including cervical fusions, craniotomies, VP shunts, lumbar fusions, ALIF, XLIF, and kyphoplasty

• Support Orthopedic surgeries including total knee replacement, total hip replacement, arthroscopy, spinal fusion, and fracture reductions

• Scrub General Surgery cases such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resections (open/LAP), hernia repairs, and thyroidectomy

• Maintain strict aseptic technique and sterile field integrity

• Perform proper instrument handling, sterilization, and disinfection practices

• Ensure accurate specimen handling and labeling

• Follow Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedures

• Adhere to laser safety, radiation safety, sharps safety, and fire safety standards

• Float within the hospital or to affiliated facilities as needed

• Participate in scheduled call rotations with a 30-minute response time

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent OR Tech experience

• First-time travelers accepted

• Must be able to scrub all surgical procedures, including Neuro and Orthopedic cases

• Strong experience in instrumentation and complex surgical case setup

• Must demonstrate strong competency in Neuro and Ortho procedures

• Experience in a fast-paced acute care surgical environment required

• EPIC charting experience preferred

• Must have reliable personal transportation

Required Certifications:

• NBSTSA (CST) Certification – required (If not certified, may submit for screening)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required