The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed healthcare organization in Hamilton, TX and we are looking to hire a dependable Surgery Scrub Technician to assists in nursing care activities and institutional services in the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to departmental policies.

In this tole you will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, assembling, and preparing surgical instruments and equipment for patient care.

This is an OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category I position with routine exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

Function as a scrubbed member of the surgical team, preparing the OR, equipment, supplies, patient, and sterile field
Perform room turnover and end-of-day cleanup, including handling soiled materials and instruments & maintaining equipment
Maintain cleanliness of the OR, PACU, and patient care areas
Provide age-appropriate care for patients across the lifespan (neonatal to geriatric)
Observe and reports patient conditions to support individualized care & meet age-specific needs
Transport patients to and from surgical and recovery areas
Assist with the preparation and transport of specimens to designated locations
Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, disinfect, and store instruments and trays for Surgical Services and clinic locations & in accordance with protocols
Select and prepare instruments and supplies according to surgeon preference cards & procedure requirements
Test equipment before & after procedures and reports malfunctions to the nurse in charge
Assist with inventory management of equipment and supplies
Assist surgeons during procedures by handling instruments, supplies, retractors, applying casts, and dressings while maintaining aseptic technique and patient safety

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Operating Room Technician training, certification, and experience preferred
Knowledge of surgical scrub duties preferred

Skills & Abilities

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions & communicate effectively
Ability to schedule procedures using professional phone etiquette

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to assist with patient transfers and occasional heavy lifting as needed

Professional Standards & Compliance

Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards
Provide exceptional customer service and foster positive patient relationships
Follow aseptic and infection control practices
Follow Healthcare System safety policies and procedures

What You Can Expect

Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays
Health & Supplemental Insurance
Direct Deposit
Fitness Center Membership
Education Reimbursement
Retirement Plan

This position performs a variety of surgical support, patient care, instrument processing, and environmental service duties to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of care within the Surgical Services Department.