Surgical Scrub Tech — OR Sterile Field Expert

Community Memorial Hospital; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital is seeking a diligent Surgical Scrub Tech to support preoperative, incision, and closing phases of procedures. You will ensure sterile field integrity, prepare instruments, and assist the surgical team with draping, gowning, and time-outs.

The role requires NYS-certified Surgical Scrub Tech or LPN certification, BLS, and 15 hours of CE annually, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork in a fast-paced operating room.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in Surgical Scrub Tech or LPN (NYS grandfather clause).
• BLS certification required.
• Continuing education: 15 hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative: checks procedure preference sheet and gathers supplies.
• Open sterile supplies and set up sterile field.
• Scrubs, gowns and gloves; examine instrumentation for cleanliness and functionality.
• Perform count with circulator.
• Pre-Incision: complete sterile field setup; assist with gowning and gloving; assist with draping and prepare items needed for procedure; participate in time-out.
• Procedure: maintain organized sterile field; anticipate surgeon's needs for equipment; monitor sponges, sharps and instruments; verify specimens with surgeon prior to passing to circulator.
• Closing: count with circulator at intervals during closure; prepare closing suture and dressings; organize dirty instruments; assist with wound closure and dressing; prepare instruments for terminal cleaning; dispose of sharps safely; uphold ethical principles and safe care; perform duties per Scope of Practice and Vision and Values.

Skills

Sterile technique

BLS certification

Surgical Scrub Tech cert

Education

NYS Surgical Scrub Tech or LPN certification

Job description

Community Memorial Hospital is seeking a diligent Surgical Scrub Tech to support preoperative, incision, and closing phases of procedures. You will ensure sterile field integrity, prepare instruments, and assist the surgical team with draping, gowning, and time-outs.

The role requires NYS-certified Surgical Scrub Tech or LPN certification, BLS, and 15 hours of CE annually, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and teamwork in a fast-paced operating room.