Certified Surgical Technician (Scrub Tech)

Quick Facts

• Per diem Certified Surgical Technician (Scrub Tech)

Description

Per diem Certified Surgical Technician responsible for preparing the sterile field for surgical operations, including setup of sterile instruments, assisting surgeons with gowning and gloving, and draping patients for surgery. During procedures, you directly support the surgical team by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating surgeons’ needs. You also maintain department functionality through supply distribution and equipment maintenance/testing/setup as needed, while following privacy and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile fields: set up sterile instruments
• Assist surgeons with gowning and gloving; drape patients for surgery
• Support surgery by passing instruments/supplies and holding retractors
• Anticipate surgeons’ needs during procedures
• Distribute supplies
• Maintain/test/set up departmental equipment as needed
• Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures for patient privacy and safety
• May perform specific procedures and/or help orient other staff to the department

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program (or certification evidencing education) OR military training as a scrub tech
• BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) is required to be eligible for incentive (per the Collective Bargaining Agreement for union represented employees)
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• General knowledge of surgical tools, procedures, views, and equipment
• Ability to interpret data and instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

Benefits

None listed