Surgical Scrub Tech — OR Sterility Specialist

United Surgical Partners International; Florida; On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Folsom Surgery Center is hiring a Surgical Scrub Tech to support the operating room team in maintaining a sterile environment and preparing supplies. The role reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator and requires vigilance in safety practices.

The center offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative surgical team across specialties including Cardiology, Orthopedics, ENT, and more. Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of supplies and instruments during setup.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Retains specimens to be sent to pathology and confirms source/name with surgeon.
• Uses Universal Precautions and PPE to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Follows equipment and safety guidelines and cares for equipment.

Skills

Surgical scrub tech

Sterile technique

Medical terminology

Job description

Folsom Surgery Center is hiring a Surgical Scrub Tech to support the operating room team in maintaining a sterile environment and preparing supplies. The role reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator and requires vigilance in safety practices.

The center offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative surgical team across specialties including Cardiology, Orthopedics, ENT, and more. Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.