CVOR Surgical Technologist
Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVOR Tech

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Perform delegated duties to ensure a safe OR environment, proper equipment function, and patient safety during operative procedures.
• Apply expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and related technologies.
• Manage stressful or unusual situations positively and collaboratively.
• Work primarily in Cardiac Operating Room (CVOR) with floating to ambulatory sites as needed.
• Cardiac call required.

Schedule

• Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (6:45 AM – 5:15 PM)
• Variable days, including floating assignments

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technology program.
• Certification as NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as a CVOR Technologist, preferably within the last year.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in perioperative clinical skills and sterile technique.
• Perform scrub role effectively in surgical specialties.
• Provide patient comfort, safety, privacy, and respect in the perioperative setting.
• Maintain working knowledge of surgical equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations, including CPR and code responses.
• Manage time efficiently to complete caseloads and OR turnovers within established timelines.

Physical Demands

• Standing up to 10 hours per day on various surfaces.
• Sitting intermittently up to 8 hours per day.
• Walking intermittently up to 8 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and fine motor skills required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds intermittently.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start.
• Required immunizations or signed declinations: Tdap, MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccine (or declination).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific policies including professional appearance and code of conduct.
• Completion of required training modules prior to start (non-RN candidates).
• References: Two manager or supervisor references from the last 24 months required.

Additional Notes

• Floating to ambulatory sites may be required.
• Must be fully available for compliance needs up until start date.
• Facility requires adherence to core competencies including accountability, collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, respect, service orientation, and teamwork.

This position is ideal for surgical technologists with cardiac OR experience seeking a travel contract in Oregon with a reputable healthcare facility.