Surgical Technician – Open Heart Surgery

# Surgical Technician – Open Heart Surgery

* Buyer Job Code: VSV-3448

* Location: Oregon City, OR (On-Site)

* Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

* Schedule: Monday – Sunday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hrs/week)

* Compensation: $30 – $35 / hr + Relocation Assistance (Regional)

* Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders only

## Key Responsibilities

* Maintain sterile surgical areas and prepare instruments for cardiovascular and open-heart procedures.

* Anticipate surgeon and team needs during surgery to ensure efficiency and safety.

* Participate in pre-op briefings, time-outs, and intraoperative reassessments.

* Handle sterile packs, instruments, and surgical supplies; assist with reprocessing and restocking.

* Follow all infection control, HIPAA, and OR safety standards.

* Assist with room turnovers, cleaning, and procurement of supplies/equipment.

* Provide support during emergency surgical situations.

## Required Qualifications

* Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.

* Licensure/Certifications:

* Surgical Technologist Certificate (Required)

* Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)

* Experience:

* Minimum 1 year as a Surgical Technician (open-heart/cardiovascular experience preferred).

* Skills:

* Proficient with sterile techniques, surgical instruments, and OR protocols.

* Strong manual dexterity and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.

## ⭐Preferred Qualifications

* 2–5 years of surgical scrub experience (cardiovascular cases preferred).

* Familiarity with reprocessing instruments and sterile core operations.

* Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties in inpatient or ambulatory settings.

## Benefits

* Competitive hourly pay ($30 – $35/hr)

* Regional relocation assistance

* Full-time employee benefits (healthcare, PTO, retirement)

* Opportunity to work with a leading health system and cutting-edge surgical procedures