Certified Surgical Technician; CST - Surgical Services

Job Overview

Job Title: Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Certified Surgical Tech First Assist (CST First Assist)

Job Type: Full-time

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 commitment-incentive bonus

Schedule: Days

Your experience matters: Willamette Valley Medical Center

At Willamette Valley Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients. Passes instruments to the physician during surgery.

Continually accounts for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery. Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred;
  Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program (Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.)
• Minimum work
  
  Experience:
  
  At least 6 months on the job at another facility.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Derek Palmer by texting or calling  or email at der

Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed hospital located in McMinnville, OR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone - your experience matters.

Hourly Wage: $26.95 - $43.80

Willamette Valley Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.