Legacy Health·Portland, Oregon
The Surgical Technologist participates as part of the surgical team, assisting nursing staff with support services for safe and efficient patient care within surgical services. Key duties include assisting at the surgical field by passing instruments and supplies, preparing surgical suites, and potentially serving as a Core Technician maintaining sterile technique.
Overview If your skill as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon is matched only by your compassion, you may be an excellent fit at Legacy. We value every member of our community and work together to make life better for others - guided by professionalism, integrity, and, fittingly, a lot of heart. If this reflects the kind of healthcare environment where you would thrive, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Legacy Health offers a quality work environment, competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to include hire on bonus and relocation allowance.
Provides a full range of cardiothoracic surgical care to patients of Legacy Health. Such care is provided in an office, outpatient, or inpatient setting and includes the full and expected mix of patient problems and surgical approaches. Provides consultation on cardiothoracic surgical issues. Completes medical records, coding and billing schedules and forms, and other needed paperwork in a timely fashion. Works with other specialists (radiology, cardiology) to develop a comprehensive Legacy cardiovascular surgery program.
Graduate of four-year U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Completion of general surgery residency. Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Licensure Applicable medical license and DEA certificate. Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery. ACLS required. No J1 or H-1B visa opportunities. For additional information please formally apply or contact Forrest Brown at FOBROWN@LHS.ORG Pay Range USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /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
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or completed military training, though professional experience may substitute for formal training under specific conditions. Required licensure includes American Heart Association BLS certification at hire, along with state-specific CST or RST certification depending on location.
Market context
In Oregon, cardiothoracic surgeon openings are typically driven by hospital and specialty-care demand, with competition shaped by the need for board certification, fellowship training, and full licensure. These roles are often competitive because employers look for a completed general surgery residency, a cardiothoracic fellowship, and current DEA and medical credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your Oregon license status and board certification before applying.
