Scrub Technologist - Surgery | Days | Calls

The Staff Pad; Russellville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

PTO / Leave of Absence

Maternity/Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Staff Pad is partnering with a healthcare organization in Russellville, United States, to recruit a Surgical Technologist for the Surgery Department. You will join a team that supports safe, efficient, and sterile operating room environments across day and on-call shifts.

You’ll prepare rooms and instruments, assist surgeons, and participate in counts and equipment checks to ensure patient safety and adherence to sterile technique in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain certification.
• CST credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team throughout procedures.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and needle counts with the circulating nurse.
• Clean, restock, and prepare operating rooms between procedures.
• Ensure surgical equipment is functioning properly and report any issues.
• Handle and label surgical specimens according to established protocols.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection prevention

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Current BLS certification or ability to obtain

Certified Surgical Technologist CST preferred

Job description

Scrub Technologist - Surgery | Days | Calls

Russellville, United States | Posted on 08/05/2026

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respectedhealthcare organization in Russellville, AL, to recruit a skilled and dependable SurgicalTechnologist to join its Surgery Department.

In this role, you'll assist surgeons and thesurgical team before, during, and after surgical procedures while helpingmaintain a safe, efficient, and sterile operating room environment.

Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Calls

What You'll Do

• Prepare and maintain sterileoperating rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Assist surgeons during proceduresby passing instruments and supplies
• Anticipate the needs of thesurgical team throughout procedures
• Perform instrument, sponge, andneedle counts with the circulating nurse
• Clean, restock, and prepareoperating rooms between procedures
• Ensure surgical equipment isfunctioning properly and report any issues
• Handle and label surgical specimensaccording to established protocols

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited SurgicalTechnology program
• Current BLS certification orability to obtain
• Certified Surgical Technologist(CST) preferred

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of sterile technique,aseptic practices, and infection prevention
• Ability to prepare, maintain, andtroubleshoot surgical instruments and equipment
• Strong communication, teamwork, andorganizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and workeffectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to participate in on-call coverage as needed

What You Can Expect

Exceptional patient care starts with a team thatfeels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensationand benefits every step of the way

• RetirementPlans
• PTO,Leave of Absence
• Maternity/DisabilityLeave
• FlexibleSpending Account