Cardiac OR Surgical Technologist
Corvallis, Oregon
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
$1,975-2,496/weekEthos Medical Staffing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Surgical Technologist (Contract)
Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Function as a surgical team member in the operating room under RN supervision.
- 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 same day or admitted.
Qualifications & Experience
- Current certification to practice surgical technology in Oregon is required.
Certification/Education Options:
- Completion of a surgical technologist training program in the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, plus 16 hours of relevant continuing education every two years.
- OR completion of a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology education program, with certification from NBSTSA or completion of the program within the past 12 months.
- OR at least 2 years of surgical technology practice between 2014 and 2017 in a hospital, ambulatory surgical center, or federal agency, plus 16 hours of continuing education every two years.
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 1 year scrubbing experience in CVOR/Open Heart procedures OR
Minimum 2 years acute care scrubbing experience.
Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
Experience or training in computer applications preferred.
Specialty Years of Experience Required
- 2 years (based on the highest requirement between options).
Prior Travel Experience
- Not specified / not required.
This position is ideal for surgical technologists with cardiac OR experience seeking a contract role in Oregon.
Facility
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Pros
Traveler friendly, flexible hours, flexible supervision, grateful for help, affordable cost of living, safe feeling town
Cons
Late 2024 external provider appears to be assessing & doing an overhaul of a lot

- Short Term Acute Care
- 173 beds
About Corvallis, OR
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Corvallis, OR here's what you should know:- Corvallis has a cost of living slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 80°F, and winter lows can drop to around 35°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but availability may vary.
- It's recommended to start the search early.
- Corvallis is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system with buses serving the area.
- Corvallis is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the area.
- There is a significant population of travel nurses in Corvallis.
- Corvallis offers a variety of restaurants, especially with a focus on locally sourced ingredients.
- It has a vibrant art and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby natural areas.
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