Pediatric OR Surgical Tech I

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our pediatric operating team. This full-time role covers intraoperative, preoperative, and postoperative care with emphasis on maintaining a sterile field and patient safety.

We require an Associate in Surgical Technology, at least one year of OR scrub experience, and BLS certification. CST preferred. The stated pay range is $26.58–$39.86 per hour, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate in Surgical Technology required.
• 1 Year OR Scrub experience required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates correct aseptic technique in creating and maintaining sterile field and demonstrates knowledge of principles of infection control in the Operating Room.
• Demonstrates ability to plan and direct work flow during surgical procedure. Anticipates sequence of intraoperative events to meet surgeon and patient needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform the role of first scrub on all surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Code Cart location, contents including appropriate use of contents and equipment. Demonstrates knowledge of Surgical Tech role and responsibilities during a Code 99.
• Applies measures to ensure patient safety including performing sponge and sharps counts per policy, following surgical site marking and tourniquet use policies, proper use of the electrosurgical unit, power tools, and light sources.

Education

Associate in Surgical Technology

1 Year OR Scrub

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Shriners Children’s in Portland, OR is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join our pediatric operating team. This full-time role covers intraoperative, preoperative, and postoperative care with emphasis on maintaining a sterile field and patient safety.

We require an Associate in Surgical Technology, at least one year of OR scrub experience, and BLS certification. CST preferred. The stated pay range is $26.58–$39.86 per hour, with compensation based on experience.