OR Scrub Tech

Baptist Health; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to support the surgical team in the Perioperative area. The role involves setting up cases, maintaining a sterile field, and counting instruments with the circulating nurse.

The position requires handling instruments, sutures, needles, and basic equipment, with duties including stocking and inventory. CST is preferred and BLS is required, with prior hospital surgical services experience being advantageous.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital experience in Surgical Services preferred.
• CST preferred; BLS required.
• Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on surgical procedures in all specialties in the Perioperative area.
• Set up assigned cases and maintain a sterile field.
• Count appropriate items with the circulating nurse during surgical cases.
• Care for instruments, supplies, sutures, needles and basic equipment.
• Stock, clean and manage inventory as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CST preferred

BLS required

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary: The OR Scrub Technician is primarily responsible to scrub on surgical procedures in all specialties performed in the Perioperative area. This individual shall function as a member of the surgical team. The Scrub Technician shall be responsible to set up assigned cases, maintain a sterile field, and count appropriate items with circulating nurse used during surgical cases. This position requires an understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Additionally, this individual shall perform a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment, as well as stocking, cleaning, and inventory. The Scrub Technician must know policies and procedures pertaining to duties and be able to fulfill verbal and written instructions. This individual will strictly adhere to all OSHA guidelines, safety, and infection control policies. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/ Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. Hospital experience preferred in area of Surgical Services preferred.

License/ Certification

CST preferred, BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on the job training program
• Possesses interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 10%, walking 30%, standing 60% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Frequent noise exposure. Mechanical and electrical exposure due to equipment i.e. autoclaves, phone, copier, computer, fax machine and all intraoperative equipment. Continuous exposure to dust and communicable diseases. May involve high levels of stress.

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: OR Scrub Tech Scrub Technician, OR Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: Second Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.