OR Scrub Technician

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The OR Surgical Technician at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center will perform direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the licensed caregiver, assisting the surgeon in the scrub role and maintaining sterile technique. Adheres to policies for scrubbing, gowning, gloving, counts, specimen labeling, and documentation.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, sterilization, and accurate record keeping, with emphasis on multitasking in a high-stress surgical environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon by performing duties related to the scrub role.
• Scrub for procedures, maintain sterile technique and instrument counts.
• Assist in cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of instruments and record keeping.

Skills

Surgical Scrub Technician

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