Surgical​/Operating Room Technician

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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