OR Scrub Technician

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery seeks an OR Scrub Technician to support surgical teams in the Perioperative area. You will set up cases, maintain sterile fields, and assist circulating nurses with counts and instrument handling.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, CST or equivalent preferred, and BLS certification; hospital experience in Surgical Services is preferred. This full-time role requires adherence to OSHA, safety and infection control policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned cases and maintain a sterile field.
• Count appropriate items with circulating nurse used during surgical cases.
• Perform care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment.
• Adhere to policies and procedures pertaining to duties and infection control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CST preferred

BLS certification 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.

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 East

Job

OR Scrub Technician

Scrub Technician, OR

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)