Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Labor & Delivery
Position Type: Full Time, 36 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7: 00 am, three 12-hour shifts, no call hours, variable days

Your role with us:

As a Surgical Technologist in Labor & Delivery at Salem Health, you will be a critical member of a fast-paced surgical team supporting some of the most meaningful moments in patient care. You'll help ensure that every procedure-from scheduled cesarean deliveries to urgent interventions-happens in a safe, sterile, and supportive environment. With a focus on technical excellence, patient safety, and team collaboration, you'll join a unit known for its strong camaraderie, supportive leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Our L&D Surgical Technologists provide 24/7 coverage with two technologists on every shift to support our dual operating rooms and ensure smooth, uninterrupted care during approximately 250 deliveries each month.

What you'll do:

• Prepare operating rooms and sterile fields by organizing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, ensuring readiness and adherence to aseptic technique.
• Verify proper functioning of equipment, manage surgical specimens, and assist in surgical site dressings.
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during cesarean sections, tubal ligations, and D&C procedures, delivering correct instruments and supplies efficiently.
• Participate in safety practices including time-outs, medication labeling, hand hygiene, and post-procedure debriefs.
• Prepare and monitor medications on the sterile field with attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Assist with patient positioning and utilize proper body mechanics to protect both patients and team members.
• Support vaginal deliveries and help with specimen storage and transport.
• Assist in room turnover and restocking; order unit supplies including floor stock-approved medications.
• Use downtime proactively to help with preference card updates, supply management, and stocking.
• Support non-scrub patient care duties and help orient new staff members.
• Participate in Lean-driven process improvements and promote a culture of safety and teamwork.

Required qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

And will follow any one of three paths:

Path I: Completion of an Accredited Educational Program

• Completion of a surgical technology educational program accredited by a national accreditation organization that is approved by the Oregon Health Authority; and
• Holds a current surgical technologist certification issued through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or, obtains surgical technologist certification through the NBSTSA within twelve months of program completion.

Path II: Completion of a US Military Surgical Technologist Training Program

• Provides documentation showing completion of a training program for surgical technologists in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; and
  
• Demonstrates that sixteen hours of approved continuing education was completed every two years

Path III: Grandfathered

• Provides documentation demonstrating practice of surgical technology during at least two of the years between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2017; and
• If experienced in the state of Oregon, must also demonstrate that sixteen hours of continuing education was completed every two years since 1/1/2017

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.