Surgical Technologist: Scrub & Second Assistant in the OR

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC. is seeking a skilled scrub technician to join the surgical team. You will scrub on diverse cases, assist in patient prep, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.

The role involves passing instruments, anticipating surgical needs, and supporting aseptic technique in the operating room. Training follows AORN guidelines and center policies, with emphasis on patient safety and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for next day’s scheduled procedures by picking cases and ensuring supplies, instruments are ready.
• Demonstrates sterile techniques and aseptic practice within the surgery suite.
• Performs scrub technician and surgeon assistant roles as per AORN guidelines and center policies.
• Anticipates surgeon needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction, and electrocautery.
• Passes instruments safely to team members without compromising the operative field.
• Handles sharps per policy to protect staff and patient safety.
• Maintains the operative field, drapes, equipment, and personnel during procedures.
• Assists in observing the patient for intraoperative complications and supports equipment needs.
• Cleans, disinfects, and prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization after procedures.
• Operates processing equipment (ultrasonic cleaner, washer-disinfector, Sterrad, autoclave) per settings.
• Participates in surgery suite turnover and terminal cleaning following center policy.

Skills

Surgical scrub technique

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration

Intraoperative support

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaner

Washer-disinfector

Autoclave

Sterrad

Job description

Allied Physicians Surgery Center LLC. is seeking a skilled scrub technician to join the surgical team. You will scrub on diverse cases, assist in patient prep, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.

The role involves passing instruments, anticipating surgical needs, and supporting aseptic technique in the operating room. Training follows AORN guidelines and center policies, with emphasis on patient safety and team coordination.