Surgical Technician Cardiovascular Surgery

The Employee Connect • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A large, integrated healthcare system is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support a high-volume cardiovascular surgery program. The ideal candidate brings solid scrub experience in open-heart and vascular cases and thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity OR environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential required or eligible
• Minimum 1 year of cardiovascular or cardiothoracic OR scrub experience
• Proficiency with cardiovascular instrumentation and related surgical equipment
• Ability to work onsite in the Portland, OR area on a full-time, permanent basis

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of open-heart or vascular surgery scrub experience
• Experience with robotic-assisted cardiac or thoracic procedures
• Familiarity with heart-lung bypass machine setup and IABP
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Scrub for cardiovascular surgical procedures including open-heart, vascular, and thoracic cases
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instrument trays, and surgical supplies prior to each case
• Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon needs throughout procedures
• Perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in coordination with the circulating RN
• Operate and assist with cardiovascular surgical equipment including perfusion setups
• Assist with room turnover, equipment decontamination, and next-case preparation
• Maintain compliance with infection control, AORN standards, and facility safety policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree