Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Scheduled weekly hours: 32

Job Highlights

• Part time, 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week
• No weekends, holidays or on call
• Hourly pay range $27.32 - $38.17 based on years of experience
• Support surgical procedures by preparing the sterile field, passing instruments, and assisting the surgical team
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program required

About This Role

As a Surgical Technician at Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro, you will be an essential member of the surgical team, helping ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for every patient. In this role, you will support surgeons, nurses, and other team members in a collaborative environment where attention to detail, teamwork, and patient safety are at the center of everything we do. Your work will help bring empathy amplified to life for patients in our rural community.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures
• Pass instruments, equipment, and supplies accurately and efficiently during procedures
• Maintain aseptic technique and support patient safety throughout the surgical case
• Assist with room turnover, restocking, specimen handling, and preparation for upcoming procedures
• Support circulating duties, precept new staff, and contribute to smooth department operations

What You Will Need

• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and work effectively in a surgical setting
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification within 2 years of hire is desired
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay range of $27.32 - $38.17 based on experience
• Full benefits package for a 0.8 FTE role
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage with employer HSA contributions
• PTO starting day one and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and continuing professional development opportunities
• Employer-matched retirement plan with immediate vesting
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and additional income protection benefits
• A supportive team environment focused on patient care and professional growth

Our Culture & Values

At Emplify Health by Gundersen, our mission of empathy amplified guides the care we provide and the way we support one another. You will join a community of more than 10,000 caregivers across seven hospitals and 65 clinics, all working together to advance belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. In Hillsboro, you will find a welcoming rural community with strong local values, outdoor recreation, and a quality of life that makes it easy to feel connected to both your work and your home. We are committed to closing health disparities, fostering belonging, and building healthier communities for the people we serve.

Gundersen Health System