Cardiac OR Surgical Technologist
Corvallis, Oregon
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Cardiac Surgery Tech (Operating Room)

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

Job Summary

• Function as a surgical team member in the operating room under the supervision of an RN.
• 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 the same day or admitted.

Experience & Qualifications

• Cardiac experience is required.

• Current certification to practice surgical technology in Oregon is mandatory.

• Must meet one of the following education/experience options:

  Option 1:

  • Completion of a surgical technologist training program in the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
  • 16 hours of relevant continuing education every two years.

  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 completion of the accredited program within the past 12 months.

  Option 3:

  • At least 2 years of surgical technology practice between Jan 1, 2014, and Jan 1, 2017, in a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or federal agency.
  • 16 hours of relevant continuing education every two years.
  • 1 year scrubbing experience in CVOR/Open Heart procedures OR 2 years acute care scrubbing experience.

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years (based on Option 3 requirement).

• Certifications: Healthcare Provider BLS required.

• Experience or training in computer applications is preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

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