Surgical Scrub Tech

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

University Surgery Center in California is seeking a Part time Surgical Scrub Tech to support the operating room team. The role involves maintaining sterile fields, assisting the circulating nurse, and preparing supplies for procedures.

Qualifications include one year of scrub tech experience across specialties and familiarity with medical terminology. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple surgical specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to handle problems with a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General familiarity with medical terminology related to anatomy and surgical procedures for OR settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during setup of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for sponge, needle, and instrument counts pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Retains specimens for pathology, confirming source/name with the surgeon.
• Follows universal precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, and safe practices for safety.
• Uses equipment safely and adheres to guidelines for care and operation of equipment.

Skills

One year experience as Scrub Tech

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Job description

University Surgery Center is hiring a Part time Surgical Scrub Tech

Welcome to University Surgery Center

At University Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We focus on offering a high quality, service oriented environment for your surgical procedure. Our technology allows surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Cardiology, Dental/Oral Surgery, Otolaryngology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Podiatry, Plastic & Reconstruction Surgery, and Urology.

We Offer:

a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, Life and AD&D coverage, Availability of short- and long-term disability, Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs, 401(k) and access to retirement planning, and Paid holidays and vacation.

Surgical Scrub Tech at University Surgery Center

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator

Essential Job Duties and 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 circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.

Required Skills

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room

Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Required Experience