Surgical Tech
Company: medstaffingnetwork
Location: Corvallis
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Functions as
a surgical team member in the operating room working under the
direction and supervision of an RN. Assists in providing care to
patients of all ages including pediatrics and geriatrics to assure
quality nursing care. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High
School diploma or equivalent required. Current documentation of
certification to practice surgical technology in Oregon required.
Option 1 Successful completion of a training program for surgical
technologists in a branch of the armed forces of the United States
or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corp.
Successful completion of 16 hours of continuing education every two
(2) years relevant to the medical-surgical practice of surgical
technology. Option 2 Successful completion of a surgical technology
education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of
Health Education Schools (ABHES). Certification as a surgical
technologist issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology
and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or successful completion of the
CAAHEP or ABHES educational program within the past twelve months.
Option 3 Candidate has practiced surgical technology at least two
(2) years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017 in a
hospital, ambulatory surgical center or as an employee of a federal
government agency or institution. Successful completion of 16 hours
of continuing education every two (2) years relevant to the
medical-surgical practice of surgical technology.\ Healthcare
Provider BLS required. Experience or training in computer
applications preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Time Management:
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within
required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to
perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic
fast-paced environments and under pressure . Social Perceptiveness:
Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to
geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in
caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers.
Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others
and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing
standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Communication : Effective
written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues,
exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss
issues. GSR Surgery Main OR: Knowledge of proper decontamination,
washing, sorting, and reassembling of instruments. Knowledge of
proper use of equipment utilized in the operating room. Knowledge
of surgeon needs and techniques for procedures. Knowledge of basic
instrumentation for specialty areas including general eyes, ENT,
ortho, OB/GYN, urology, vascular, plastic, laparoscopic procedures
(and cardiac, if appropriate). Knowledge of sizes and applications
of needles and suture types for different procedures. Knowledge of
endoscopic and open staple products, sizes and application.
Knowledge of implant materials and applications.
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