Surgical Scrub Tech: Precision OR Support

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Scrub Tech at Riverside Healthcare supports the operating room by preparing sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies. You will work closely with surgeons and the OR team to maintain aseptic conditions and deliver quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, ensuring counts with the circulating nurse, and assisting with room turnover and specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• BLS within 6 months of hire.
• CNA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in positioning and transporting patients to/from the operating room under RN supervision.
• Maintain a sterile field during surgical procedures, passing instruments to the surgeon as needed.
• Prepare the operating room, perform room turnover, and assist in terminal cleaning at the end of the day.
• Opens and manages sterile supplies to ensure readiness for procedures.
• Ensure accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts in coordination with the circulating nurse.
• Care for and label specimens during procedures, ensuring proper handling.
• Manage back table setup and ensure supplies and instruments are organized according to the surgeons preference cards.
• Adhere to infection control practices by following aseptic techniques and isolation precautions.
• Respond to call within the assigned 30 minutes.

Skills

Medical background

Medical terminology

Healthcare practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred

BLS within 6 months of hire

CNA

Job description

The Surgical Scrub Tech at Riverside Healthcare supports the operating room by preparing sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies. You will work closely with surgeons and the OR team to maintain aseptic conditions and deliver quality patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include passing instruments, ensuring counts with the circulating nurse, and assisting with room turnover and specimen handling.