OR Scrub Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking an OR Scrub Technician to scrub on surgical procedures in the Perioperative area and maintain a sterile field. The role supports the surgical team, sets up cases, and assists with instrument handling and inventory.

Requirements include a high school diploma; CST preferred and BLS required. Hospital experience in surgical services is preferred. Position emphasizes safety, communication, and teamwork within a busy operating suite.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; hospital surgical services experience preferred.
• CST certification preferred; BLS required.
• Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on surgical cases and set up assigned cases.
• Maintain sterile field and assist circulating nurse.
• Count items and handle instruments, supplies, sutures, and needles.
• Care for instruments and equipment; assist with stocking and cleaning.
• Follow OSHA, infection control, and safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 Technician

Scrub Technician, OR

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Weekend - First Shift (United States of America)