Surgical Technician, Open Heart Surgery & General Clackamas

YK Solutions•Oregon City, OR

2d•$32 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Surgical Technician specializing in Open Heart Surgery and General Surgery procedures for our Clackamas surgical facility. In this role, you will serve as a critical member of the surgical team, performing the scrub role during complex surgical procedures while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and aseptic technique. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to ensure seamless surgical operations and optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology
Surgical Technologist Certificate required at hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at hire
Proven experience in Open Heart and/or Cardiovascular Surgery procedures
Surgical Technologist Certificate (required at hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required at hire)
Open Heart/Cardiovascular Surgery experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment while maintaining attention to detail
Strong commitment to patient safety and aseptic technique adherence

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of scrubbing experience in all surgical procedures in inpatient or ambulatory OR settings
CVOR (Cardiovascular Operating Room) certification or specialized cardiovascular surgical experience
Demonstrated experience with complex surgical cases and high-acuity patient populations

Responsibilities

Perform scrub role during open heart, cardiovascular, and general surgical procedures
Comply with all shift, unit, and organizational policies and procedures
Participate in accurate pre-operative briefing and time-out protocols to ensure patient safety
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of procedure types to plan and execute appropriate surgical setups
Apply principles of aseptic technique; evaluate sterile packs and supplies for integrity and readiness
Maintain a well-organized, sterile surgical field while observing strict sterile technique at all times
Perform all necessary intra-operative procedures correctly to ensure patient safety and surgical success
Apply principles of correct body alignment in patient positioning and transferring
Execute sterile core activities including case cart management, supply restocking, and inventory reordering
Initiate and facilitate efficient room turnovers between surgical cases
Obtain and demonstrate skills for population-based and culturally sensitive patient care