Certified Surgical Scrub Technician

Wallowa County Chamber; Oregon; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics in Wallowa County seeks a Certified Surgical Scrub Technician to support surgeons and the operating room, ensuring a safe, sterile environment and efficient procedures.

You will prepare rooms, maintain instruments, assist with patient positioning and counts, and follow infection control standards with a team-focused, patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Scrub Technician required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must meet physical and functional requirements.
• Criminal background check, drug screen and reference checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgeons during operative procedures and maintaining sterile technique.
• Preparing operating rooms with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Performing surgical counts of instruments, sponges and needles and addressing discrepancies.
• Assisting with patient positioning, preparation and draping.
• Maintaining sterile instrument tables and following infection control protocols.
• Decontaminating, cleaning, assembling and sterilizing instruments and supplies.
• Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment and recording testing.
• Monitoring inventory and preparing instrument trays and procedure kits.
• Cleaning, restocking and preparing operating rooms between procedures.
• Collaborating with surgeons and nursing staff to support safe surgical operations.
• Participating in meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Critical thinking

Under pressure

Education

Certified Surgical Scrub Technician

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

At Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, we value compassion, respect and integrity in all that we do. As a member of our team, you can expect a fulfilling career alongside like-minded professionals who are dedicated to delivering premier care to the residents of Wallowa County.

We treat every employee like a valued member of the family and offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare facility. Wallowa Memorial has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation and honored as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare for 6 consecutive years.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Certified Surgical Scrub Technician plays an essential role in supporting surgeons and the surgical team during operative and invasive procedures, ensuring a safe, sterile and efficient surgical environment. This position is responsible for preparing operating rooms, anticipating surgical needs, maintaining surgical instruments and supplies, and performing decontamination, processing and sterilization in accordance with established infection control standards.

Working collaboratively with the Circulating RN, surgeons and other healthcare professionals, the Certified Surgical Scrub Technician promotes patient safety, maintains accurate surgical counts and supports high-quality care throughout the surgical process. This position also participates in departmental meetings, continuing education and performance improvement initiatives.

• Assisting surgeons during operative and invasive procedures, anticipating surgical needs and maintaining sterile technique
• Preparing operating rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment prior to scheduled procedures
• Performing and documenting accurate surgical counts of instruments, sponges and needles, promptly addressing discrepancies
• Assisting with patient positioning, preparation and draping while maintaining patient safety and comfort
• Maintaining organized, sterile instrument tables and following established surgical asepsis and infection control protocols
• Performing decontamination, cleaning, assembly, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
• Operating and monitoring sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, and completing required biological and chemical testing and documentation
• Monitoring surgical inventory, maintaining adequate supply levels and preparing instrument trays and procedure kits
• Cleaning, restocking and preparing operating rooms between procedures
• Collaborating with surgeons, nursing staff and other departments to support safe, efficient surgical operations
• Participating in departmental meetings, continuing education and quality improvement initiatives

If you're a detail-oriented, dependable and dedicated surgical professional with a passion for patient safety and excellence in the operating room, we'd love to hear from you! Join our Surgical Services team in delivering high-quality surgical care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout Wallowa County.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Surgical Scrub Technician required
• Previous acute care experience preferred
• Current CPR certification required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond appropriately in urgent and emergent situations
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse patient populations
• Ability to meet the physical and functional requirements outlined in the job description
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screen and reference checks

EEOC/ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Wallowa County Health Care District is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background and drug screenings. Please note that we adhere to federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, including those that may be legal under state law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.

Salary Range: $24.92 + DOE + $5.00 Relief