Location: Hermiston, OR

Start Date: 01-06-2026

End Date: 04-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 40 hours per week (specific days not listed in posting)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by ensuring instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterile and ready
• Assist surgical team during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs
• Maintain strict sterile technique and uphold patient safety standards throughout cases
• Perform room turnover efficiently to support on-time case starts in a busy schedule
• Communicate clearly with nurses, surgeons, and support staff to coordinate smooth surgical flow
• Document case details and instrument counts accurately to support patient care and compliance
• Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
• Three or more years of Operating Room Technologist / OR Tech experience (required)
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction and maintain high standards of care
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced OR setting and adapting to different surgical cases

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation
• Experience with instrument counts, sterile field setup, and room turnover
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in the perioperative environment
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and support efficient case flow
• Familiarity with basic OR workflows and safety protocols

Benefits

• Comfortable, modern facility where you can do your best work and feel proud of the environment you provide care in
• Supportive team that values collaboration and treats colleagues with respect
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support for required credentials
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development opportunities to sharpen surgical skills and advance your career
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Comprehensive onboarding so you hit the ground running with minimal supervision required
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a rural community with patients who appreciate your care

Travel Perks: Explore Hermiston, OR

Explore rural northeast Oregon while on assignment. Enjoy scenic outdoor time along the Columbia and Umatilla rivers, try local fishing and boating, or visit Hat Rock State Park for dramatic basalt formations and hiking. Weekend trips to nearby Walla Walla offer wineries and farm-to-table dining, and Pendleton is close enough for rodeo culture and local festivals. Quiet towns, wide-open skies, and plenty of outdoor recreation make this a great spot to balance work and weekend adventures.

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