Surgical Tech/OR Tech

Company: Good Shepherd Health Care System
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Schedule/Shift: 0.9FTE Schedule : Monday - Wednesday/Wednesday - Friday Hours: 0630 - 1900 Holiday A rotation Call rotation - Housing available when on call overnight. Compensation Range: Surgical Tech I: $28.41 - $47.56/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20) Surgical Tech II: $30.10 - $50.40/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20) Surgical Tech III: $31.01 - $51.92/hour (Step Scale 1 - 20) any applicable shift differential Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System At Good Shepherd Health Care System , we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community. Why Choose Good Shepherd? Independent & Financially Stable organization Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families. State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services Supportive Administration & Culture Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure. Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth. DEFINITION OF POSITION: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist the surgeon, patient and or team with surgical procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes Must be able to: 1. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of Efficiency or composure 2. Work independently 3. Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality 4. Convey empathy and compassion to those expressing pain, grief or trauma 5. Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation 6. Incorporate guest relations in daily activities. Working Conditions Inside environment, protected from the weather but not necessarily temperature changes. Subject to frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous materials and equipment. Occasionally subject to combative patients. Variable noise levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable environment, and critical situations. Physical Demands/Traits Must be able to: 1. Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear 2. Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word 3. Perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes 4. Extend arms and hands in any direction 5. Seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands 6. Pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers 7. Able to lift/carry 50 lbs or more 8. Able to tolerate frequent prolonged standing/walking 9. Able to lift, position, push and/or transfer patients. QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Must be a graduate of an accredited school or Surgical Technology Program, Experience Required: Must possess a minimum of one year current operating room experience (student experience allowed). Licenses, Certifications, and/or registration. Required: BLS Desired: Certification as Surgery Tech. Equipment/Tools/Work Aides Includes but is not limited to surgical instruments and equipment, video equipment, and sterilizers. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Ability to provide care for the patient’s age-specific, cultural physical and psychosocial well being during the perioperative phase. Other Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

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