Surgical Scrub Tech: No Call, No Holidays, Full-Time OR

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Surgical Center in Midland, TX is seeking a qualified Surgical Scrub Tech. This full-time, on-site role supports orthopedics, robotic joint, ENT, general, robotics, gynecology, pain, podiatry and more.

Expect no call or holidays with standard OR duties and strict sterile technique. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Scrub Technician Program, certification, and at least two years of scrub experience across specialties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification required.
• Two years’ experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
• 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.
• Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Completion of Scrub Technician Program

Certification

Job description

Texas Surgical Center in Midland, TX is seeking a qualified Surgical Scrub Tech. This full-time, on-site role supports orthopedics, robotic joint, ENT, general, robotics, gynecology, pain, podiatry and more.

Expect no call or holidays with standard OR duties and strict sterile technique. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Scrub Technician Program, certification, and at least two years of scrub experience across specialties.