Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Surgical Scrub Technician, where your expertise in sterile technique and surgical assistance will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. In this energetic and fast-paced role, you will prepare operating rooms, assist surgeons during procedures, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. Your dedication to precision and teamwork will help facilitate smooth surgical operations across various specialties, including trauma, cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more. This is a paid position committed to fostering professional growth and excellence in surgical support.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing and arranging surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment according to strict aseptic techniques.
- Assist physicians during procedures by passing instruments, suturing wounds, and managing surgical tools with precision.
- Maintain a sterile environment by adhering to infection prevention protocols and hospital policies on healthcare infection control.
- Monitor vital signs and physiological data during surgeries to support patient stability and safety.
- Collect data related to surgical procedures, including documentation of patient care activities and instrument counts in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or other EMR platforms.
- Operate medical equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring proper sterilization and maintenance for optimal performance.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and surgical procedures across various specialties such as orthopedic surgery, endoscopy, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery assistance, and pediatrics.
Experience
- Prior experience working as a Surgical Scrub Technician or in an operating room environment is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in handling surgical instruments, medical equipment sterilization, and aseptic techniques.
- Familiarity with hospital information systems such as Epic or other EMR/EHR platforms for documentation purposes.
- Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments like emergency medicine or critical care units such as ICU or PICU.
- Strong analysis skills for monitoring patient vital signs and responding promptly to physiological changes during procedures.
- Knowledge of infection control practices specific to hospital settings including orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular procedures, neurosurgery assistance, and treatment of fractures.
Join us if you're passionate about delivering outstanding surgical support with energy and precision! We are dedicated to empowering our team members through ongoing training opportunities that enhance your skills in medical terminology, trauma care, orthopedic surgery assistance, endoscopy procedures, and more—all within a supportive environment that values your contributions every step of the way.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
Work Location: In person
