Surgical Technologist - Full Time

Shriners Children's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Portland, OR is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to provide high-quality intraoperative care, spanning pre- to postoperative phases of the surgical experience. You will apply sterile technique, support the surgeon, and ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

Preferred CST certification is noted, and compensation varies by experience and department equity. This role emphasizes compassionate patient care within a leading pediatric specialty team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates correct aseptic technique and maintains sterile field.
• Plans and directs workflow during surgical procedures to support the surgeon and patient.
• Acts as first scrub on all surgical procedures.
• Knows Code Cart location, contents, and use during Code 99.
• Ensures patient safety with sponge/sharp counts and proper use of electrosurgical equipment.

Education

Associate in Surgical Technology

1 Year OR Scrub

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Job Description

We currently have an opening for a full-time Surgical Technologist to join our Portland, OR team. Provides quality individualized patient care based on the application of scientific knowledge, surgical technologist education and interpersonal skills. Care is provided primarily during the intraoperative phase and also includes preoperative and postoperative phases of the patient's surgical experience.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Associate in Surgical Technology
• 1 Year OR Scrub
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST)
  Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.