Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech for a 13-week assignment on the Oregon Coast. Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with 2–3 years of acute care experience preferred.

The role supports physicians during invasive procedures, manages instruments, and maintains the sterile field to ensure patient safety. CPR/BLS certification is preferred and C-section experience is required. The facility is a 25-bed critical access center.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant acute care experience preferred.
• Must have C-section experience.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• NBST or AST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
• Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintains the sterile field.
• Verifies procedures and brings patient to the operating room.
• Prepares sterile instruments and drapes, assists during setup and turnover.
• Performs counts with the circulator prior to incision and before closure.

Skills

C-section experience

Education

NBST/AST certification preferred

CPR or BLS certification preferred

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Surgical Tech

Specialty: Surgical Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant acute care experience preferred

License: National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certification preferred

Certifications: CPR or BLS certification preferred

Must-Have: C-section experience

Description:Located off the beautiful Oregon Coast, this facility has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1950.We comprise a 25-bed critical access medical center and a vast scope of services located throughout the region.The allure of the community is complemented by access to outdoor adventures and the scenic Oregon Coast.

Job Summary:Facilitates the physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field.

Essential Functions:Verifies the surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings the patient to the assigned operating room.Passes instruments to the surgeon during the procedure.Anticipates the surgeon's needs for additional supplies.Performs appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.Prepares sterile dressings and secures them after incision closure.Checks supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for the procedure.Sets up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.Helps drape the sterile field.Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.Assists other members of the team with cleaning the room for turnover.Assists in prepping the room for the next patient.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:This organization is committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients.All associates are required to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Participation in E-Verify is conducted for employment verification.

Staffing Ratios:Days: 1:4 teamsNights: 1:1 call teamWeekends: 1:1 call team

Types of Procedures:Joints, C-sections, General surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Podiatry, Endoscopy (No interventional procedures).

Call Requirements:Minimum call: 1 night per week, 1 weekend per month.Shifts are typically structured as four 9-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours.

Support Staff:Pharmacy available.Phlebotomy services available.Unit Secretary support available during designated hours.Provider coverage includes a hospitalist available 24/7.