Surgical Technician - Surgery

Surgical Technician - Surgery at Providence summary:

The Surgical Technician at Providence Portland Medical Center provides direct patient care and assists surgical teams by preparing and managing instruments and supplies during procedures. This full-time evening shift role includes rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities, offering competitive pay with shift differentials and an $8,000 hiring bonus. The position requires accredited surgical technology certification and emphasizes maintaining sterile techniques to optimize surgical outcomes.

Description

Surgical Tech - Providence Portland Medical Center. This is a full-time, evening shift position with rotating weekends, holidays, and call/standby.

Extra

Incentives:

• Evening shift differential – $ 2.25 p/hr
• Night shift differential – $4.00 p/hr
• $8,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• Tri Met annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
• Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
• Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
• Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

Works closely with all members of the surgical team to provide direct patient care in an effort to optimize positive surgical outcomes. Assists the surgeon and surgical team during the procedure by providing the appropriate sutures, supplies, instruments and equipment. Maintains proper sterile technique during the procedure.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Acceptable education requirements include one of the following:
• Completion of a surgical technology program accredited by the CAAHEP or ABHES and holds an active certification by the NBSTSA, JCAHPO, or NCCT.
• Completion of a training program in a branch of the armed forces or in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corp and who completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years.
• “Grandfathered” based on work experience in an ASC, hospital, or federal government agency between January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017 only and who complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and…