Legacy Health·Silverton, Oregon
Functions as a first assistant during surgical incisions, excisions, and repairs throughout the perioperative period. Ensures all surgical details are arranged and provides proper instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
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. Legacy Silverton Medical Center serves the heart of the Willamette Valley with a wide mix of services, many not typically available in a community hospital: CT scan (computerized tomography), nuclear medicine, echocardiography, family birth center and much more.
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.
Experience: 1-year Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
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 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
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
Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience. Must hold BLS certification and complete an accredited First Assistant program within 12 months of hire.
Market context
In Oregon, allied-health employers often look for radiologic technologists as imaging demand stays steady across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. These roles are competitive because they require certified training, current OBMI and ARRT RT credentials, and timely BLS completion, while the posted pay range reflects the value placed on licensed imaging staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and prepare to show how your training matches the modality and setting.
