OR Scrub Technician

Ashtabula County Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center Surgery in Ashtabula, OH is seeking a qualified OR Surgical Technician for a full-time flex role (1st shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) with on-call duties. Responsibilities include scrubbing, passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the surgeon during procedures.

Requires completion of a Surgical Scrub Technician program and BLS. Candidates should have 2–3 years of clinical experience preferred and be able to work under pressure while handling

Qualifications

• Graduate of or certificate from an approved Surgical Scrub Technician program.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to multi-task.
• Capable of working under high stress and maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care under licensed caregiver.
• Assist surgeon in scrub role; maintain sterile technique and counts.
• Pass instruments, label specimens, and document procedures accurately.
• Support cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of instruments; operate sterilizers.

Skills

Surgical scrub training

Computer skills

Independence

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Stress tolerance

Education

Surgical Scrub Technician program

Job description

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center Surgery

Nursing

Full Time Flex , 1st , 7-3:30P with call

Posted 10/15/2026

Summary

The OR Surgical Technician will perform various direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of the licensed caregiver. Assist the surgeon by performing duties relating to the scrub role. Adheres to the surgical policies and procedures regarding: scrubbing, gowning, gloving, sponge, needle and instrument counts, handling and labeling of specimens with accurate documentation, and maintaining sterile techniques. Correctly identifies and passes instruments. Anticipates surgeon needs. Assists in cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of instruments and operation of sterilizers with appropriate record keeping. All other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate of or Certificate through an approved Surgical Scrub Technician program
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to accurately perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet multiple demands
• Ability to work in high stress area

Required Length and Type of Experience

2-3 years of clinical experience, preferred

Required Licensure or Certification

Current BLS certification required

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

Required full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires working under stressful