Surgery Scrub Technician

thestaffpad; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health & Supplemental Insurance

Fitness Center Membership

Education Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Staff Pad is seeking a dependable Surgery Scrub Technician in Hamilton, TX to assist nursing care in the operating room under a Registered Nurse's direction. Responsibilities include preparing surgical instruments and maintaining the OR's cleanliness while ensuring patient safety.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, with preference for Operating Room Technician training. Skills in communication and lifting are essential. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Operating Room Technician training and certification preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical scrub duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrubbed member of the surgical team, preparing the OR and sterile field.
• Maintain cleanliness of the OR and patient care areas.
• Assist surgeons by handling instruments while maintaining aseptic technique.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operating Room Technician training

Job description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed healthcare organization in Hamilton, TX and we are looking to hire a dependable Surgery Scrub Technician to assists in nursing care activities and institutional services in the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to departmental policies. In this tole you will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment for patient care. This is an OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category I position with routine exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

What You’ll Do

• Function as a scrubbed member of the surgical team, preparing the OR, equipment, supplies, patient, and sterile field
• Perform room turnover and end-of-day cleanup, including handling soiled materials and instruments and maintaining equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of the OR, PACU, and patient care areas
• Provide age-appropriate care for patients across the lifespan (neonatal to geriatric)
• Observe and reports patient conditions to support individualized care and meet age-specific needs
• Transport patients to and from surgical and recovery areas
• Assist with the preparation and transport of specimens to designated locations
• Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, disinfect, and store instruments and trays for Surgical Services and clinic locations and in accordance with protocols
• Select and prepare instruments and supplies according to surgeon preference cards and procedure requirements
• Test equipment before and after procedures and reports malfunctions to the nurse in charge
• Assist with inventory management of equipment and supplies
• Assist surgeons during procedures by handling instruments, supplies, retractors, applying casts, and dressings while maintaining aseptic technique and patient safety

What We Are Looking For

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Operating Room Technician training, certification, and experience preferred. Knowledge of surgical scrub duties preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions & communicate effectively. Ability to schedule procedures using professional phone etiquette. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to assist with patient transfers and occasional heavy lifting as needed.
• Professional Standards & Compliance: Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards. Provide exceptional customer service and foster positive patient relationships. Follow aseptic and infection control practices. Follow Healthcare System safety policies and procedures.

What You Can Expect

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Health & Supplemental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Fitness Center Membership
• Education Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan

This position performs a variety of surgical support, patient care, instrument processing, and environmental service duties to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care within the Surgical Services Department.