OR Surgical Scrub Tech: Sterile Field Expert

United Surgical Partners International; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood is seeking a Scrub Technician to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile field during procedures in the operating room.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and completion of a Scrub Technician Program, with typically two years of scrub tech experience in multiple specialties. Candidates must be able to lift and move equipment as needed and uphold HIPAA/privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program.
• Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment; performs sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Maintains physician preference cards and specimen handling with surgeon confirmation.
• Transports surgical equipment for cleaning and reprocessing; supports sterile supply activities.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Scrub Technician Program

Job description

Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood is seeking a Scrub Technician to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile field during procedures in the operating room.

The role requires high school diploma or GED and completion of a Scrub Technician Program, with typically two years of scrub tech experience in multiple specialties. Candidates must be able to lift and move equipment as needed and uphold HIPAA/privacy standards.