Surgical Technician - PD Tech 03

Good Shepherd Health Care • Hermiston, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. The technician maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. The role includes preoperative preparation, intraoperative assistance, postoperative room and equipment duties, stocking, ongoing education, and support of hospital policies, programs, and quality practices.

Requirements

• Tech I: High school diploma or equivalent and structured scrub training, such as military training.
• Tech II: Associate degree or national certification.
• Tech III: Associate degree and Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
• Tech III: Three years of perioperative experience.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including call hours.
• Ability to stand and walk for extensive periods and perform repetitive motions.
• Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
• Ability to detect and respond to patient alarms and verbal communication, communicate effectively, and interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Visual acuity to observe patient conditions, read documentation and monitors, and distinguish colors used for clinical purposes.
• Tactile perception to assess characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
• Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and fine motor tasks involving medical equipment and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently; frequently push, pull, carry, or reposition objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or transfer individuals weighing over 100 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to blood, sharp instruments and devices, body fluids and tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, hazardous materials, and medical equipment while following safety protocols and using PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Tech I: One year of perioperative services experience.
• Tech II: Six months of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Don OR attire and personal protective equipment.
• Gather, check, and open supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Perform the surgical scrub and don a gown and gloves.
• Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and required medications or solutions.
• Perform initial instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assist team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assist with patient draping and establishment of the sterile field.
• Participate in surgical site and patient verification during the time-out procedure.
• Secure tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.
• Maintain the sterile field and report contamination.
• Prepare and anticipate additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies during procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs by passing instruments and supplies.
• Label, measure, and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions used during procedures.
• Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
• Sponge or suction the operative site.
• Apply electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders.
• Cut suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• Coordinate the camera or change robotic arms and instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintain sterile technique throughout procedures and perform additional counts as necessary.
• Prepare sterile dressings or immobilization devices.
• Prepare and pass off specimens as appropriate.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assist team members with terminal cleaning of the room and prepare the OR for the next patient.
• Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices.
• Decontaminate instruments and equipment when SPD is unavailable.
• Assist with post-procedure room cleaning and prepare rooms for subsequent patients.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Participate in ongoing education and competency verification related to scrub person activities.
• Assist with stocking chores and complete other related duties as assigned.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures, and participate in required DNV program education applicable to the position.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance premiums.
• Employer-paid dental insurance premiums.
• Employer-paid vision insurance premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED