Cross Country Allied is seeking a local contract Surgical Technologist for a local contract job in Portland, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, flexible Employment Type: Local Contract Works closely with all members of the surgical team to provide direct patient care in an effort to optimize positive surgical outcomes. Assists the surgeon and surgical team during the procedure by providing the appropriate sutures, supplies, instruments and equipment. Maintains proper sterile technique during the procedure. Required Qualifications: Completion of a surgical technology program accredited by the CAAHEP or ABHES and holds an active certification by the NBSTSA, JCAHPO, or NCCT. Completion of a training program in a branch of the armed forces or in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corp and who completed 16 hours of continuing education every two years. “Grandfathered” based on work experience in an ASC, hospital, or federal government agency between January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017 only and who complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years. Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association Cross Country Allied Job ID 177363. About Cross Country Allied Applicants must have at least 1-2 years of POST CLINICAL work experience Craving an adventure? Travel with us to a facility out of town or out of state and explore new ways to broaden your horizons, both on the job and off. Long-and short-term assignments are available. Want to work close to home? We have plenty of local opportunities as well. You could even work from home with our teletherapy options. Join our team and choose from a variety of assignments across the country or close to home. You can customize a career path for every stage of life