Cardiac OR 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.

Certification/Education Options:

• Completion of a surgical technologist training program in the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, plus 16 hours of relevant continuing education every two years.
• OR completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology education program, with certification from NBSTSA or completion of the program within the past 12 months.
• OR at least 2 years of surgical technology practice between 2014 and 2017 in a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or federal agency, plus 16 hours of continuing education every two years.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year scrubbing experience in CVOR/Open Heart procedures OR

• Minimum 2 years acute care scrubbing experience.

• Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

• Experience or training in computer applications preferred.

Specialty Years of Experience Required

• 2 years (based on the highest requirement between options).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

This position is ideal for surgical technologists with cardiac OR experience seeking a contract role in Oregon.