Surgical Technician - Tech 09
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
How this pay compares
This posting states $29.83 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Oregon post a median of $40.82 an hour, the middle half $38.53–$44.86, across 37 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Oregon earn a median of $39.13 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
What Oregon requires of a surgical technologist
Surgical technologist certification from a nationally accredited certifying organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority, from the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (ORS 676.875).
- Completed an accredited surgical technology program and holds a certification the Authority approves. Other routes: a registered apprenticeship in surgical technology, military surgical technologist training, or practice in at least two of the three years before 1 Jan 2017.
- Staying active: Military-trained and legacy workers need 16 hours of Authority-approved continuing education every two years.
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.35x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.4% · Stating an hourly rate 39.0%
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About the job
Overview Job Title: Surgical Tech - $20K Sign On Bonus Department: Surgery-Hospital Reports to: OR Assistant Manager- OR Manager- Surgical Services Director Employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision insurance premiums! Compensation: Min - $29.83 - Max $54.52 Schedule: 0630-1900/Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, No call Definition of Position: Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Responsibilities Preoperative Duties are as follows: Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE). Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories. Maintains sterile field and reports any contamination. Intraoperative Duties are as follows: Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. Labels, measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. Sponges or suctions on the operative site. Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Performs additional counts as necessary. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. Postoperative Duties are as follows: When SPD is unavailable, decontamination of instruments/equipment. Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and prepare room(s) for subsequent patients. Other Duties are as follows: 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. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Tech I: Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Structured scrub training (example: military) Preferred:NA Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: None required. Preferred: NA Experience Required: NA Preferred: One-year perioperative services experience preferred. Tech II: Education Required: Associate degree or National Certification. Preferred: NA Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: Associate degree or National Certification. Preferred: NA Experience Required: NA Preferred: 6 months’ clinical experience preferred. Tech III: Education Required: Associate degree. Preferred: Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: Certified Surgical Technologist. Preferred: Experience Required: three years of perioperative experience. Preferred: Other: Exposure to blood, sharp instruments and other devices, body fluids and tissue, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Working irregular hours including call hours Manual and finger dexterity Hand and eye coordination Corrected vision and hearing within normal range Physical Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time. Working Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs. 36 Hours USD $29.83/Hr. USD $54.52/Hr. 01-3210 Surgery - Hospital Day
Preoperative Duties are as follows: Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE). Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure. Performs the surgical scrub, and donning gown and gloves. Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure. Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the circulator. Assists the team members with gowning and gloving. Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field. Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure. Secures tubing, cords and other sterile accessories. Maintains sterile field and reports any contamination. Intraoperative Duties are as follows: Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during the procedure. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure. Labels, measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure. Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon. Sponges or suctions on the operative site. Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders. Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure. Performs additional counts as necessary. Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices. Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization. Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room. Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. Postoperative Duties are as follows: When SPD is unavailable, decontamination of instruments/equipment. Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and prepare room(s) for subsequent patients. Other Duties are as follows: 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. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.
From Good Shepherd Health Care System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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