Surgical Technician - Operating Room

This is a full-time, day shift position with rotating weekends, holidays, and call/standby.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $33.17 - $50.74 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
• Medical Plan Assistance Program – provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
• Tuition reimbursement/education – includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
• Retirement – The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/or Roth after-tax) contributions to help you save for retirement
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program – Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
• Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and health issues
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources
• $8,000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment

Responsibilities

• Works closely with all members of the surgical team to provide direct patient care in an effort to optimize positive surgical outcomes
• Assists the surgeon and surgical team during the procedure by providing the appropriate sutures, supplies, instruments, and equipment
• Maintains proper sterile technique during the procedure

Requirements

Acceptable education requirements include one of the following:

• Completion of a surgical technology program accredited by the CAAHEP or ABHES and holds an active certification by the NBSTSA, JCAHPO, or NCCT
• Completion of a training program in a branch of the armed forces or in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corp and who completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years
• “Grandfathered” based on work experience in an ASC, hospital, or federal government agency between January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017 only and who complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics, and neonatal intensive care.

Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.