Certified Surgical Technologist – Obstetrics
Portland, Oregon
Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Certified OB Tech

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Work Schedule:

• Block schedules required
• Weekends required every other weekend
• No on-call required
• No floating between units
• Patient ratio: 1:1

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• 536 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee
• Scrub color: Any color allowed; OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician
• Surgical Technician experience within the last year
• Experience as an OB Technician

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 verification)
• E-Verify attestation required
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education verification required (nursing degree or related education as applicable)
• State-specific searches as applicable (Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington State Patrol, OBRA Registry for CNAs in Washington)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test (respirator fit testing) required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations and screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (declination accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated candidates must follow infection prevention protocols
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (10-panel for some Per Diem candidates)

Training & Competency

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams required by specialty/unit
• Color Blind Testing if specifically requested by unit or manager
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) training or certification required for Labor & Delivery RNs (if applicable)
• Medication Aide exam required for Trained Medication Assistants (TMAs) in LTC settings (if applicable)

Facility & Regional Requirements

• Block scheduling and weekend work every other weekend required
• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities within the region
• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp) required
• Epic training modules required for clinical staff working in OR or related units; must complete within one week of orientation
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates

Additional Notes

• No floating between units for this position
• 48-hour shifts are not approved
• Parking is free for staff
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific and facility-specific background and health screening requirements
• References and employment history must be verifiable and meet minimum standards

This position offers a structured night shift schedule in a large acute care teaching hospital with a focus on surgical services in obstetrics. Candidates should be prepared for block scheduling and weekend work every other weekend, with a 1:1 patient ratio. Compliance with comprehensive background checks, certifications, immunizations, and training is mandatory.