Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic & Spine
Oregon City, Oregon
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center

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

Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Position does not float between units.
• On-call required: Yes, 100 hours per 4-week schedule period (including weekends).
• Block schedules: Not required.
• Expected nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1.
• Special experience required: BLS certification, orthopedic experience (total joints, sports medicine, trauma), and spine experience.
• 48-hour workweek approval: Not approved.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Total Staffed Beds: 109
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Qualifications

• Must hold current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA OR Tech certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Orthopedic and spine surgical experience required.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (no mention of prior travel experience).
• Must have a valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security Card as applicable.
• Background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, updated annually.
• Drug screening within 12 months of start.
• Minimum of 4 years of specialty experience (based on "4Y/TRAVEL EXP" in description).

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, EFM, Chemotherapy, IV Certification, and others may be required depending on unit and specialty (verify with clinical track).
• Must maintain current certifications as required by the specialty and facility.

Health and 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 testing required annually (onsite completion possible).
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination documentation

Background and Compliance

• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years required.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Education verification required.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules must be completed via the employer’s LMS system.
• Facility-specific float policy acknowledgment required (may be required to float to nearby facilities).
• Badge photo required for facility identification.

Additional Notes

• Epic charting system training and transcripts required prior to or shortly after start.
• Oregon-specific background checks and abuse/neglect searches may be required depending on placement.
• Candidates must comply with all state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements.

This position offers a structured day shift with a focus on orthopedic and spine surgical services in a short-term acute care setting. The role requires strong surgical tech experience, certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and safety standards.