Scrub Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Provides safe and effective patient care during surgical procedures in accordance with professional and hospital standards.
• Supports the surgical team by performing scrubbing duties, maintaining aseptic technique, preparing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring all supplies are properly accounted for.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Registered Nurse with patient care planning and coordination.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Perform surgical scrubbing duties and maintain aseptic technique.
• Support the surgical team during procedures but does not function as a surgical assistant.
• Communicate patient information appropriately to the healthcare team.
• Account for all equipment and supplies used during surgical procedures.
• Maintain and clean surgical equipment and the surrounding environment.
• Ensure proper care and handling of equipment used during procedures.
• Support teamwork and maintain effective communication with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for surgical scrubbing when assigned.
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow all hospital safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma/GED and one of the following options:
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist educational program
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technology training program through one of the following:
• U.S. Military Training Program (U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard)

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• NBSTSA-Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• BLS .

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures related to patient care.
• Knowledge of safety practices and infection prevention.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Frequent lifting and moving of patients.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent pushing or pulling of up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequent reaching and twisting.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and infectious materials.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and irregular hours.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays based on department needs.
• May be required to take call; however, this position currently has no on-call requirement.
• Medications must not be handled.
• Questions regarding medications should be directed to the supervisor or charge nurse.