Surgical Technician Cardiovascular Surgery

Surgical Technician Cardiovascular Surgery
Location: Portland, OR
Pay Rate: $67,080 – $81,640 per year

Position Overview
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. This is a full-time opportunity within a well-resourced cardiovascular surgical team that values technical excellence, precision, and collaboration.

Key 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 procedure
• Pass instruments and anticipate surgeon needs throughout complex cardiovascular operations
• Perform accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in coordination with the circulating RN
• Operate and assist with cardiovascular surgical equipment including bypass circuits, perfusion equipment, and vascular clamps
• Maintain sterile technique throughout all procedural phases and immediately address any breaks in sterility
• Assist with patient positioning and draping in compliance with surgical and safety protocols
• Participate in on-call rotation as required for emergency cardiovascular surgical coverage
• Maintain accurate documentation of surgical procedure records and supply usage
• Support orientation and training of new surgical technicians and students as directed

Requirements

• Surgical Technologist certification (CST) from NBSTSA or NCCT preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of cardiovascular OR scrub experience in an acute-care hospital setting
• Proficiency with cardiovascular surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterile technique
• Ability to function at a high level in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary surgical team
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation as required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a related field is preferred

Screening Questions

• How many years of experience do you have relevant to this Surgical Technician Cardiovascular Surgery role?
• Do you hold any required licenses or certifications for this position?
• Are you available to work onsite in Portland, OR?