Certified Scrub Tech

Wilmingtoneye; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Eye Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technician to support nursing and physician teams in preparing patients for surgery, handling instruments, and maintaining a sterile, organized operating room environment.

The role requires OR experience, completion of a scrub tech program, and a current BLS certification; strong ethical standards and teamwork are essential for high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Completion of surgical scrub technician course.
• Operating room experience.
• Strong ethical and moral character references.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation for surgery and during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and prepare instruments.
• Ensure proper instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards.
• Keep the operating room stocked and organized.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Respond promptly to patient and physician needs.

Skills

Cooperative attitude

Professional image

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical scrub technician course

BLS certification

Job description

WILMINGTON EYE SURGERY CENTER Job description: Surgical Scrub Technician | || Main function | Under the direction from nursing personnel and physician providers, the Surgical Scrub Technician performs direct patient care activities; assisting in patient preparation for surgery/procedure; performs tasks related to the procedure; and assists in maintaining a clean, organized and prepared work environment. Will have a working knowledge of all operating/procedure room equipment, including emergency equipment used in Code situations. Will maintain a working knowledge of surgical instruments used by the surgeons in the center, along with the care, maintenance and knowledge of various sterilization techniques used in the processing of the instrumentation. | Duties and responsibilities |1. Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives2. Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures3. Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct4. Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member5. Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties6. Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality7. Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities8. Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff1. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers2. Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner3. Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction4. Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques1. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities2. Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person1. Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure2. Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards3. Inspects equipment for proper working condition4. Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures5. Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packagesand preparing for the procedure6. Arranges instruments according to given procedure7. Confirms that instruments work properly8. Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays9. Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy10. Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed11. Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety12. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure13. Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed14. Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards15. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician16. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status| Qualifications | 1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians 2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public 3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems || Requirements | *Required* 1. High school diploma or GED certification 2. Completion of surgical scrub technician course 3. Operating room experience 4. Strong ethical and moral character references 5. BLS *Preferred* 1. Two years’ previous operating room experience 2. ASC experience | Job quality requirements | 1. Accuracy 2. Attention to detail 3. Timeliness 4. Organization 5. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks | 1. Attendance 2. Punctuality 3. Ability to follow instructions 4. Ability to meet deadlines || Physical/mental requirements | 1. Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk 2. Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching 3. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities 4. Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities 5. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs 6. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems 7. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills |