Scrub Technician - OB - PRN Nights

Williamson Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Tennessee seeks a Scrub Tech for its surgical unit. The role involves planning and evaluating surgical patient care, coordinating with the surgical team, and maintaining sterile environments. Ideal candidates will have scrub tech certification and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

FSA

Identity theft protection

Legal aid

Qualifications

• Previous scrub tech experience or graduation from scrub tech school required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care for perinatal patients.
• Coordinate patient care effectively with the surgical team.

Skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Scrub tech certification

Tools

Amsco Autoclave

Omnicell Medication System

Job description

Summary

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with over 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations, including 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners. We offer a wide range of specialties and subspecialties, with our flagship Williamson Medical Center providing extensive services such as women's health, cardiology, advanced surgical technologies, obstetrics, orthopedics, imaging, emergency, and inpatient care. Our other providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, and more. Learn more at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health values your talents and aims to expand your skillset. We are committed to providing compassionate, world-class care, fostering innovation, and supporting diversity and inclusion. Our core values include respect, total well-being, compassion, and integrity, which guide our high standards of culturally competent care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement matching, tuition reimbursement, discounts, FSA, identity theft protection, and legal aid. Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner for perinatal patients.

Position Requirements

Formal Education / Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Respond to hospital within 1 hour for "on call" requirements.
3. Previous scrub tech experience or graduation from scrub tech school.
4. Scrub tech certification required.
5. BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Perinatal Health Care Team experience preferred.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Ability to work under pressure, independently and dependently, with basic nursing knowledge across various settings. Equipment includes surgical tools for general, AEM, genitourinary, lithotripsy, ophthalmologic, plastic, orthopedic, ENT, obstetric/gynecologic, vascular, oral surgeries, and more. Familiarity with Amsco Autoclave, network computer systems, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line, among others.

Physical Environment:

Surgical unit serving patients from infants to seniors.

Physical Effort:

1. Proficiency in English oral and written communication.
2. Prolonged standing and working up to 12 hours a day.
3. Push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
4. Lift and turn patients up to 250 lbs. with assistance.

Performance Standards

1. Coordinate patient care effectively with the surgical team.
2. Provide equipment and supplies promptly and organized.
3. Maintain sterile fields using aseptic principles, correcting breaches immediately.
4. Handle medications and solutions safely per policies.
5. Perform and document counts accurately, initiating corrective actions as needed.
6. Control OR environment, maintain traffic patterns, and adhere to sanitation policies.
7. Return equipment and prepare OR for subsequent cases.
8. Use supplies judiciously and document charges accurately for cost containment.
9. Maintain position-specific qualifications.
10. Support staff development, training, and educational initiatives.
11. Ensure effective communication within the team.
12. Return promptly from breaks, complete assignments, and maintain professionalism in appearance and conduct.