Surgery Scrub Technician

The Staff Pad; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 partnering with a healthcare organization in Hamilton, Kentucky, to hire a Surgery Scrub Technician. This role involves preparing surgical instruments and ensuring the operating room is ready for procedures. Responsibilities include assisting surgeons, providing patient care, and maintaining cleanliness of the surgical environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, experience as an Operating Room Technician, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Certification and experience as Operating Room Technician preferred.
• Knowledge: Understanding of surgical scrub duties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the operating room and equipment.
• Perform room turnover and maintain cleanliness.
• Observe and report on patient conditions.
• Transport patients to surgical areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operating Room Technician training and certification

Job description

Hamilton, United States | Posted on 06/11/2026

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputedhealthcare organization in Hamilton, TX and we are looking to hire a dependableSurgery Scrub Technician to assists in nursing care activities andinstitutional services in the operating room under the direction of aRegistered 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 routineexposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a scrubbed member ofthe surgical team, preparing the OR, equipment, supplies, patient, andsterile field
• Perform room turnover andend-of-day cleanup, including handling soiled materials and instruments& maintaining equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of the OR,PACU, and patient care areas
• Provide age-appropriate care forpatients across the lifespan (neonatal to geriatric)
• Observe and reports patientconditions to support individualized care & meet age-specific needs
• Transport patients to and fromsurgical and recovery areas
• Assist with the preparation andtransport of specimens to designated locations
• Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize,disinfect, and store instruments and trays for Surgical Services andclinic locations & in accordance with protocols
• Select and prepare instruments andsupplies according to surgeon preference cards & procedurerequirements
• Test equipment before & afterprocedures and reports malfunctions to the nurse in charge
• Assist with inventory management ofequipment and supplies
• Assist surgeons during proceduresby handling instruments, supplies, retractors, applying casts, anddressings while maintaining aseptic technique and patient safety

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired
• Operating Room Technician training,certification, and experience preferred
• Knowledge of surgical scrub dutiespreferred

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow written andverbal instructions & communicate effectively
• Ability to schedule proceduresusing professional phone etiquette
• Ability to stand, walk, bend,reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with patienttransfers and occasional heavy lifting as needed

Professional Standards & Compliance

• Maintain patient confidentialityand professional standards
• Provide exceptional customerservice and foster positive patient relationships
• Follow aseptic and infectioncontrol practices
• Follow Healthcare System safetypolicies 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 surgicalsupport, patient care, instrument processing, and environmental service dutiesto ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care within theSurgical Services Department.