Certified Surgical Technologist
Springfield, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Springfield, Oregon
Specialty: Surgical Services
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have strong proficiency in Robotics and Vascular surgery.
• Surgical Technologist role with a start date ASAP (allow 4 weeks from offer for compliance).
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (06:45 - 19:15).
• Types of cases include:

  • Orthopedics (minimum 2 years Level 1-2 experience including total joints and trauma)
  • Neurosurgery (minimum 2 years Level 1-2 experience including craniotomies)
  • General/Trauma, Vascular, GYN/Urology, Robotics
• Must be comfortable working in a busy Level 2 Trauma Center.
• Facility is a Robotic Center of Excellence with 3 Xi robots and 2 DV5 robots deployed.
• Case volume: 60-70 cases per day.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with skills in:

  • Eye surgeries (Vitrectomies, Scleral Buckles, Retina, Cataracts)
  • General surgery
  • Orthopedics and Neuro Trauma
  • Basic Urology
  • Major Vascular (including Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - AAA)
• Must be able to scrub independently without a sales rep for knees, hips, and preferably shoulders.
• Level 2 trauma experience required; Level 1 trauma preferred.
• Strong experience with AAA, carotid, and femoral vascular cases required.
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Certifications & Licensure

• CST certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Pending state license accepted.

Work Schedule & Other Requirements

• 40 guaranteed hours per week.
• On-call required: Four 8-hour call shifts per 4-week cycle.
• Weekend requirements: To be determined.
• No floating to sister facilities or outside scope.
• Locals not accepted.

Facility Information

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 385
• Scrubs provided.
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free

Equipment Commonly Used

• Doppler, ultrasound, Neptune, Aquamantis
• Video systems, lasers
• Various stapling systems
• Hana and Jackson tables

Compliance & Orientation Requirements

• Must complete PeaceHealth orientation manual and quizzes with 100% score prior to start.
• Background checks required within 60 days of start, including SSN trace, criminal, federal, and education verification.
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year and updated annually (N95 fit testing onsite if needed).
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunity or declination as per facility policy
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination during flu season
• Must sign various facility-specific forms including criminal disclosure, demographic form, and orientation checklists.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist with strong robotics, vascular, trauma, and specialty surgical skills. Prior travel experience is mandatory. The role requires working in a busy Level II Trauma Center with a high volume of complex cases and robotic surgeries. Certification and compliance with extensive health and background requirements are necessary before starting.