Certified Surgical Scrub Technician

Parrish Medical Center; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank Hours

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida seeks a Surgical Scrub Technician responsible for supporting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment for procedures. This role requires a Vocational or technical school education, CST certification, and 1-2 years of experience. The position offers competitive benefits from day one, including health insurance, retirement program, and tuition reimbursement, ensuring a supportive workplace for its employees.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Scrub Technologist (CST).
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience required.
• BLS certification from The American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical team during procedures.
• Prepare Operating Room and materials.
• Ensure safety and sterility of the surgical field.
• Participate in Quality Monitoring/Performance Improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Ability to maintain sterile field

Emergency response skills

Patient care assistance

Education

Vocational or technical school certification

Job description

Department

Operating Room

Schedule/Status

6:30am-3:00pm; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week

40

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Perioperative Services Manager and under the direct supervision of the Surgery Clinical Coordinator and the OR Registered Nurse, the Surgical Scrub Technician provides support and assistance in the care of the patient undergoing invasive and other surgical procedures and in the preparation of supplies and the Operating Room for procedures. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the surgical team for invasive and non-invasive procedures, maintains the integrity of the sterile field, provides for safe handling and labeling of medications and other solutions, monitors the field to provide for completion of accurate needle, sponge and instrument counts.
• Assembles and opens supplies and equipment, prepares the OR suite for invasive and non-invasive procedures and anticipates variations of case specific supply needs. Provides for safe handling of equipment/instruments to minimize damage.
• Provides for timely room turnover, including cleansing of the surgical site, application of dressings, instrument breakdown and room decontamination.
• Performs assist circulating duties, positions patients, assists anesthesiologist, transports patients and assists with direct patient care as appropriate.
• Participates as a member of the emergency surgical team and responds to emergency call within 20 minutes from notification.
• Maintains accuracy of specialty instrument sets, restocks specialty carts and provides for updates of physician preference cards.
• Maintains safe handling of equipment to prevent damage and loss. Mark and reports broken/damaged instrument for replacement.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring/Performance Improvement. Incorporates Evidence Based practices into daily care.
• Demonstrates a full knowledge of surgical procedures and functions as a member of specialty team.
• Participates in Quality Monitoring/Performance Improvement.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.

Requirements

Formal Education

• Vocational or other technical school, certification, licensure, training or apprenticeship in a healthcare related field required beyond high school.

Work Experience

• 1 year to < 2 years.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• Surgical Scrub Technologist (CST) certification required.
• BLS through The American Heart Association required.

Full Time Benefits

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours