OR Scrub Tech: Precision Instrumentation & Sterile Field

Talentify; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support the operative team in maintaining a sterile field and preparing instruments. You will handle supplies, open sterile items, and assist the surgeon with draping and instrument passage while ensuring adherence to aseptic technique.

This role requires accurate counts and proactive communication within a busy OR environment. Required qualifications include completion of an accredited OR Technician program or military scrub

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and anatomy.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures they are working properly.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for each surgical procedure.
• Provides a sterile field for surgical procedures and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
• Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/team of infractions.
• Anticipates and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Follows the perioperative count policy in collaboration with the circulating nurse.
• Cleans, wraps and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Assists in maintenance of specialty surgical services.
• Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient's incision.
• Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
• Assists in development of unit goals, quality improvement and cost containment measures.
• Arranges borrowing/lending of equipment as directed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Sterile technique

Team player

Education

OR Technician program

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support the operative team in maintaining a sterile field and preparing instruments. You will handle supplies, open sterile items, and assist the surgeon with draping and instrument passage while ensuring adherence to aseptic technique.

This role requires accurate counts and proactive communication within a busy OR environment. Required qualifications include completion of an accredited OR Technician program or military scrub