Certified Surgical Technician in Operating Room

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team in Bend, Oregon. As a member of the Surgical Services Perioperative Team, you will function as a Scrub Technologist and/or Second Assisting Technologist, maintaining a safe and sterile environment while supporting surgical procedures across multiple specialties.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a high-volume operating room environment providing specialized perioperative care. The department serves patients throughout their surgical experience, from pre-operative preparation through post-operative recovery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, obtain necessary equipment, and ensure all instruments and supplies are properly organized and functional
• Drape and cover operating and instrument tables in accordance with AORN Standards and organizational policies
• Conduct all duties utilizing established safety zones to minimize exposure risk
• Follow established procedures for counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments
• Participate in Pre-Brief, Time-out, and Debrief procedures for each surgical case
• Assist with patient positioning on the operating table as needed
• Gown and glove surgeons and surgical assistants; prepare and drape sterile fields
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures while maintaining the highest standard of sterile technique
• Anticipate surgical team needs and promote efficient operative flow while minimizing distractions
• Perform second assist duties when assigned, including holding retractors, sponging, and suctioning operative sites
• Break down cases at the end of procedures, gather contaminated instruments, and prepare them for decontamination
• Participate in operating room cleaning and maintenance
• Deliver customer service and patient care that promotes goodwill, efficiency, and accuracy
• Participate with team members in facilitating patient and family learning regarding the surgical experience
• Perform stand-by call as assigned
• Support organizational vision, mission, and values
• Maintain a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
• Conduct all activities with professionalism and confidentiality, complying with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program, ABHES-accredited program, or military surgical technologist program, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current NBSTSA Surgical Technologist Certification or current NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification
• Experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique
• Knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, particularly in dealing with stressful interactions
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong team working and collaborative skills
• Basic experience with computer applications necessary to record time, obtain work directions, and complete assigned CBLs

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a high-volume, multiple specialties operating room

Physical Requirements

• Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, clear and audible speaking voice, ability to hear normal speech level
• Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds
• Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level
• Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs, wet/slippery areas, chemical solution exposure
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely
• Risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• First shift (days), variable days of the week
• Pay range: $42.87 - $63.89 per hour
• Step placement determined by years of experience
• Shift differentials: Evening $2.50/hr, Weekend $4/hr, Night starting at $10/hr
• Eligible for relocation bonus for candidates with one year of relevant experience who have not worked at St. Charles Health System in the last year

Union and Employment Information

• This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement
• Regular, non-exempt position