Cardiac OR Surgical Technologist
Corvallis, OR
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room (Cardiac Open Heart)

Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Function as a surgical team member in the operating room under RN supervision.
• Primary focus on cardiac open heart surgery with flexibility to assist in all OR areas as needed.
• Provide care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics and geriatrics, ensuring quality nursing care.

Department Description

• Operating Room specializing in cardiac care for surgical and procedural sedation patients.
• Patient population includes pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and elderly.
• Collaborate with various provider specialties for patients discharged same day or admitted.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current certification to practice surgical technology in Oregon required.

Qualification Options:

• Option 1:

  • Completion of surgical technologist training in U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service.
  • 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years relevant to surgical technology.

• Option 2:

  • Completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology education program.
  • Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or recent completion (within 12 months) of the accredited program.

• Option 3:

  • At least 2 years of surgical technology practice between 2014 and 2017 in hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or federal agency.
  • 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years relevant to surgical technology.

• One year of scrubbing experience in CVOR/Open Heart procedures or two years of acute care scrubbing experience required.

• Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

• Experience or training in computer applications preferred.

Additional Notes

• Candidates should be prepared to provide availability for interviews.
• BLS/BCLS certification is mandatory.