Surgery Technician Intern - Operating Room

Ultipro; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro Surgery Tech Intern in the Operating Room is posted for full-time, on-site work in Oregon. The role requires basic medical knowledge, BLS within 60 days, and the ability to assist surgeons and maintain sterile field throughout procedures. Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods and work under stress in a fast-paced environment.

The position includes support duties, instrument handling, patient setup, specimen handling, and collaborating with RNs to ensure safe surgical care.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• BLS within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Meets legal requirement for grandfathered training clause.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves.
• Maintains sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure.
• Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to scheduled operation.
• Assists with the preparation and draping of patient.
• Assists and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
• Observes patient for changes in physical status and assists with emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs correct sponge, needle and instrument count with circulating RN according to unit policy.
• Assists the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Assists in the application of dressings and casts.
• Assists with cleaning surgical suite after each case.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Safety Policies and Universal Precautions.
• Effective response in emergency surgical situations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

BLS within 60 days

Job description

Surgery Technician Intern - Operating Room - FT Varying Shifts

Requisition Number : SURGE003274

• Posted : September 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $22.05 USD to $22.05 USD

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Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Basic understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; BLS within 60 days of hire and maintained. Meets legal requirement for grandfathered training clause.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Medium to heavy physical demands. Knowledge of and efficiently operates all equipment used. Ability to stand within limited area most of the working shift. Ability to stoop frequently; push/pull up to 1200 pounds frequently, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Possess excellent eye/hand coordination’ work under stress and constant time demands. Ability to work within a controlled traffic pattern. Able to provide quality care in an emergency basis to ensure quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed RN or Certified Surgical Technician:

• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves
• Maintains sterile environment at all times during set up and procedure.
• Sets up table, instruments, and supplies according to scheduled operation.
• Assists with the preparation and draping of patient.
• Assists and anticipates the needs of the Surgeon and use of instrumentation, sutures, sponges, and supplies.
• Observes patient for changes in physical status and assists with emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs correct sponge, needle and instrument count with circulating RN according to unit policy.
• Assists the circulating RN in care and labeling of surgical specimens.
• Assists in the application of dressings and casts.
• Assists with cleaning surgical suite after each case.
• Knowledge/safe use of medications on the surgical field.
• Obtains all supplies needed by the patient, surgeon or anesthesiologist.
• Obtains special equipment when needed.
• Maintains correct positioning of patient during case.
• Assists with moving patients from surgical table as needed.
• Maintains hospital and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHAS Safety Policies and Universal Precautions.
• Effective response in emergency surgical situations.
• Maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to change rapidly. Flexibility in staffing/ emergency standby to meet patient needs.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties as assigned

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