Certified Scrub Tech (PRN)

CGH Medical Center; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 33,406 - 50,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a scrub tech to assist surgeons and surgical staff in the operating room. Responsibilities include securing equipment, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with patient care before, during, and after surgery.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited scrub tech program and will complete certification within the first year. The position offers a compensation range of $24.25 – $36.38 and various employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited scrub tech program prior to hiring.
• Successful completion of scrub tech certification within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Secure equipment and instrumentation for surgical cases.
• Maintain sterile field and take corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with pre-surgery and post-surgery counts.
• Aid in patient positioning and lighting adjustments.
• Anticipate instrumentation needs during surgery.
• Assist with bandaging and dressings.
• Prepare instruments for decontamination post-surgery.
• Restock and turnover the surgical room as needed.

Skills

Surgical equipment handling

Sterile field maintenance

Patient positioning

Instrumentation anticipation

Education

Graduate of an accredited formal scrub tech program

Job description

Shift Days w/ Call Scheduled Weekly Hours 0.4

POSITION PURPOSE

This position—scrub tech—is a medical professional that assists surgeons and other surgical staff under the supervision of a surgeon or registered nurse in the operating room. They may help set up the operating room, prepare patients for surgery, or adjust equipment as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Secure all equipment and instrumentation for assigned operative cases.
• Assure sterile field is maintained and take appropriate action if it is not.
• Assist with pre‑surgery and post‑surgery counts to assure accuracy.
• Assist in patient positioning, lighting adjustment, and can operate any needed equipment during surgical case.
• Anticipate appropriate instrumentation and hand off to surgeon and/or surgeon assistant.
• Assist with dressings and bandages as needed.
• Following surgery, prepare the used instrument/trays and deliver to decontamination.
• Assist in turnover of room and restocking as needed.

SPECIALIZED KNOW‑HOW & REQUIREMENTS

This position is a graduate of an accredited formal scrub tech program upon hire and will successfully complete the scrub tech certification within 12 months of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment at CGH.

Compensation Range

$24.25 – $36.38

Benefits

• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount