Job Description
Launch your healthcare career with our comprehensive paid Surgical Technician training program in Portland, OR! No experience required – we invest in your future through hands-on training while you earn. Join our award-winning surgical team at Portland Surgical Institute and become an essential part of life-saving procedures.
What We Offer:
- 6-week paid training program with experienced mentors
- Full-time position upon successful completion
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
- Career advancement opportunities to Surgical First Assistant
- Tuition reimbursement for further certifications
Our state-of-the-art facility serves Portland's top hospitals and surgical centers. We're committed to developing skilled professionals who thrive in high-pressure environments. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about patient care, and ready for a rewarding career, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and setting up sterile fields
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce aseptic techniques
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before/after surgery
- Transport patients and prepare them for surgical procedures
- Assist with sterile processing and equipment maintenance
- Document procedures and maintain accurate supply inventories
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- No prior surgical experience necessary (training provided)
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift 50+ pounds
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments
- Background check and drug screen required