Surgical/Operating Room Technician

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 39,137 - 71,524; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston, OR is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Surgery department. Responsibilities cover preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative duties to support sterile technique and patient safety.

The role requires an associate degree or national certification, with six months of clinical experience preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance premiums, aligning with the hospital’s OR team needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or national certification; six months’ clinical experience preferred.
• Exposure to blood, sharp instruments, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative duties: donning PPE, gather/open supplies, scrub, gown/gloves, set up sterile field, initial counts, assist with draping, verify site during time‑out, secure tubing, maintain sterile field.

Skills

Blood exposure

Sharps handling

Body fluids

Tissue

Infectious diseases

Chemicals

Radiation

Repetitive motions

Education

Associate degree or national certification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Surgical Tech • Department: Surgery • Reports to: OR Shift Charge, OR Assistant Manager, OR Manager, Director of Surgical Services.
Compensation: Min $28.41/hr; Max $51.92/hr.
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday/Thursday, Saturday 6:30, 19:00 Holiday Rotation.
Employer pays Medical, Dental & Vision insurance premiums.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Duties:

  • Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment.
  • Gather, check, and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
  • Perform surgical scrub and don gown and gloves.
  • Set up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions.
  • Perform initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
  • Assist team members with gowning and gloving.
  • Assist with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.
  • Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time‑out procedure.
  • Secure tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
  • Maintain sterile field and report any contamination.

• Intraoperative Duties:

  • Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies during the procedure.
  • Anticipate needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies.
  • Label, measure, and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions.
  • Hold retractors or instruments as directed.
  • Sponges or suction the operative site.
  • Apply electrocautery to clamped or forceps on bleeders.
  • Cut suture material as directed.
  • Coordinate the camera or change out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery.
  • Maintain highest standard of sterile technique.
  • Perform additional counts as necessary.
  • Prepare sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
  • Prepare and pass off specimen(s) as appropriate.
  • Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
  • Assist other team members with terminal cleaning of the room.
  • Assist in prepping the OR for the next patient.
  • Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices.

• Postoperative Duties:

  • When SPD is unavailable, decontaminate instruments/equipment.
  • Assist with post‑procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and prepare room(s) for subsequent patients.

• Other Duties:

  • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
  • Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
  • Assist with stocking chores.
  • Support hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
  • Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or national certification; six months’ clinical experience preferred.
• Exposure to blood, sharp instruments, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including call hours.
• Manual and finger dexterity; hand and eye coordination.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $28.41 to $51.92.
• Employer pays Medical, Dental & Vision insurance premiums.