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

Job Opportunity: Surgical Technologist (Contract)

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 is required.

Education/Experience Options:

• Option 1:

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

• Option 2:

  • Completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology education program.
  • Certification by NBSTSA or completion of accredited program within past 12 months.

• Option 3:

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

• Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year scrubbing experience in CVOR/Open Heart procedures OR
  • 2 years acute care scrubbing experience.

• Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

• Experience or training in computer applications preferred.

Additional Notes

• No explicit mention of prior travel experience required.

Summary:
This is a 13-week contract role for a certified surgical technologist with at least 1 year of open heart scrubbing experience or 2 years acute care scrubbing experience. The position requires Oregon certification and BLS, with a focus on cardiac surgery in a multidisciplinary OR setting.