Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Silverton
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: You are the go-to person ensuring that every detail is
arranged for surgical services. You’re also an important presence
within the surgical field, as you pass proper instruments and
supplies to other members of the surgical team. Your ability to
work in a fast-paced environment as you carry on the Legacy mission
of making life better for others will allow you to thrive in our
supportive healthcare community. Responsibilities: Functions as a
first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of
pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for
which privileges have been granted. Will perform other duties as
assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Experience: - 1-year
Surgical Technologist experience preferred. Education: - High
school diploma or equivalent. - Graduation from an accredited
Surgical Technologist program or completion of a military training
program for surgical technologists, or equivalent experience. - As
of January 1, 2017, in lieu of the formal Surgical Technologist
training program requirement, may substitute professional
experience if candidate has worked 2 out of last 3 years as
Surgical Technologist. - Must have completed an accredited First
Assistant program or a Legacy-offered course in First Assisting,
within 12 months of hire. 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. Pay Range: USD $39.27 - USD
$56.16 /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
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