Surgical Technologist - Women's Services

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health in Portland is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team in Women’s Services, including Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, and Newborn Nurseries.

The role involves assisting in the surgical field, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting care teams to ensure safe patient care. A valid BLS certification is required, and 1 year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or military training program.
• Minimum 1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Washington state: Registered Surgical Technologist (RST) required for new hires.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering family-centered care across Women’s Services units.
• Assists at the surgical field, passing instruments and supplies to other team members.
• Prepares and sets up surgical suites, maintains sterile technique, and manages instruments and supplies.
• Provides basic patient care and unit support under supervision of an RN.
• Performs tasks that support safe and efficient patient care without RN licensure requirements.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Women’s Services experience

BLS certification

Fast-paced environment

Prioritization skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Military training program for surgical technologists

High school diploma with substitute experience option

Job description

Overview

The birth of a child is exciting, intense, and deeply meaningful — and you understand the full range of emotions that come with it. That’s why you work to create an environment that is safe, welcoming, and nurturing for patients and their families.

Whether you're supporting care in Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, or Newborn Nurseries, you bring both compassion and clinical skill to every moment. From ensuring surgical sites are sterile and fully equipped, to providing basic patient care with a gentle touch, you embody Legacy’s mission: making life better for others.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply for this Surgical Technologist position.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering family-centered care across Women’s Services units, including Labor & Delivery, Family Birth Centers, and Newborn Nurseries.

• Assists at the surgical field, passing instruments and supplies to other members of the surgical team.

• Participates in the preparation and setup of surgical suites, maintaining sterile technique while managing instruments and supplies for various procedures.

• Provides basic patient care and unit support under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

• Performs a broad range of essential tasks that support safe and efficient patient care, but do not require RN-level licensure or skills.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 1 year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Women’s Services experience preferred.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training program for surgical technologists.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• As of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surg Tech training program requirement, may substitute professional experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as Surgical Technologist.

Skills:

• Basic level patient care skills per requirements of the position.
• Basic medical terminology.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
• Ability to understand and apply principles of sterile technique and surgical procedures within the scope of the position
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to a changing environment and circumstances.

Licensure

• American Heart Association approved BLS certification required.
• For new hires after July 1, 2016 not meeting the previous experience provision noted in the Education section:
  • Current certification as Surgical Technologist or certification as Surgical Technologist within 12 months of graduation from Surg Tech program.
• Washington: Registered Surgical Technologist (RST) with State of WA required.

Pay Range

USD $34.60 - USD $49.48 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you