Operating Room Scrub Technician — Impactful Surgical Role

Wallowa Memorial Hospital; Oregon; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital, serving the residents of Wallowa County, is seeking a Certified Surgical Scrub Technician to support surgeons and the surgical team in operative and invasive procedures. The role ensures a safe, sterile environment and efficient workflow, handling instrument preparation, counts, and aseptic technique.

You will work with Circulating RN and other professionals, participate in education and quality initiatives, and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Wallowa Memorial Hospital, serving the residents of Wallowa County, is seeking a Certified Surgical Scrub Technician to support surgeons and the surgical team in operative and invasive procedures. The role ensures a safe, sterile environment and efficient workflow, handling instrument preparation, counts, and aseptic technique.

You will work with Circulating RN and other professionals, participate in education and quality initiatives, and contribute to high-quality patient care.