Surgical Technician, Open Heart Surgery & General Clackamas - (40hrs/ day)

# Surgical Technician – Open Heart Surgery & General Surgery**Location:** Oregon City, OR**Schedule:** 40 hours/week**Salary Range:** $32.25 - $39.25/hour**Category:** Healthcare## About This OpportunityA leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to join our surgical team in Oregon City. In this role, you will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care during open heart and general surgical procedures. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in cardiovascular surgery while maintaining the highest standards of surgical excellence and patient safety.## Key Responsibilities- Perform scrub role duties during surgical procedures, maintaining strict aseptic technique throughout all operations- Participate in accurate pre-operative briefings and time-out procedures to ensure patient safety- Plan and execute appropriate surgical setups based on procedure type and surgeon preferences- Maintain a sterile field at all times, properly evaluating and handling sterile packs and supplies- Manage sterile core activities including case cart preparation, supply restocking, and inventory reordering- Coordinate room turnovers efficiently between cases- Apply correct body mechanics principles when positioning and transferring patients- Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to population-based and culturally sensitive care practices- Comply with all shift, unit, and organizational policies and procedures## Required Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire- Valid Surgical Technologist Certificate at time of hire- Demonstrated experience in open heart/cardiovascular surgery## Preferred Qualifications- 2-5 years of scrubbing experience in a variety of surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory OR settings- Certified Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) experience or certification## What We Offer- Competitive hourly wage: $32.25 - $39.25/hour- Relocation assistance available (nationwide)- Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare organization- Collaborative surgical environment with experienced teams---SCREENING QUESTIONS:1. Can you describe your experience with open heart and cardiovascular surgical procedures, including the number of cases you've scrubbed and your comfort level with specialized instrumentation?2. Tell us about a time when you identified a break in sterile technique in the OR. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?3. What experience do you have transitioning between different surgical specialties, and how do you quickly adapt your setup and instrument knowledge for varying procedure types?4. Are you currently BLS certified and do you hold a valid Surgical Technologist Certificate? If not, what is your timeline for obtaining these credentials?5. Can you walk us through your approach to managing an efficient room turnover while maintaining strict aseptic technique and ensuring all supplies are properly restocked?6. This position requires working in a fast-paced surgical environment. How do you prioritize competing demands during a busy OR day, and can you provide an example of how you've managed multiple priorities effectively?7. Do you have any CVOR (Certified Cardiovascular OR) certification or experience, and if so, what specific cardiovascular procedures have you worked with most frequently?