Surgical Tech (Surg Tech) Allied

Title : Certified OR Tech / Surgical Technologist (CST)

Location : Springfield, OR

Duration : 13 Weeks

Shift : Day Shift – 3x12-Hour (06 : 45–19 : 15)

Job Responsibilities

Function as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a high-volume acute care operating room

Scrub and assist surgeons during a wide variety of complex surgical procedures

Prepare operating rooms by setting up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies

Maintain sterile field and adhere strictly to aseptic technique and universal protocols

Anticipate surgeon needs and provide instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently

Assist with patient positioning, skin prep, draping, and intraoperative support

Perform accurate specimen handling, labeling, and documentation

Participate in trauma cases and emergency surgical procedures

Demonstrate strong proficiency in robotic-assisted surgery , including Da Vinci Xi and DV5 systems

Support major vascular procedures including AAA repairs, carotids, and femoral cases

Assist with neurosurgical procedures including craniotomies and spine cases

Support ophthalmology cases including vitrectomies, cataracts, and retinal procedures

Function independently across multiple service lines without reliance on vendor reps

Participate in on-call coverage as required

Document procedures and equipment usage accurately in EPIC

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist – Required

Level II Trauma experience required (Level I preferred)

Prior travel experience required

Strong experience in high-acuity, fast-paced OR environments

Proven expertise in the following service lines :

General & Trauma Surgery

Orthopedics (total joints, trauma; must scrub without sales rep support)

Neurosurgery (craniotomies, spine)

Vascular Surgery (AAA, carotids, femoral cases)

Robotics (Da Vinci Xi & DV5)

Ophthalmology (vitrectomies, cataracts, retina, scleral buckles)

GYN, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Thoracic, Bariatrics, Transplant

Comfortable functioning independently during limited-support shifts

Strong knowledge of sterile processing, instrumentation, and surgical equipment

Ability to manage a busy OR with high daily case volume

Required Certifications & Licensure

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Required

Certification through NBSTSA or NCCT (NCCT must be from an accredited program with required clinical and didactic hours)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Preferred