Job description

As a Scrub Technician, you will play a crucial role in the operating room by providing support to surgical teams during various medical procedures. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing and maintaining a sterile environment, ensuring all necessary instruments and equipment are available, and assisting the surgical team as needed. The Scrub Technician plays a vital role in promoting patient safety, maintaining cleanliness, and contributing to the overall efficiency of surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Sterile Setup: Prepare and organize the operating room by ensuring all surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are sterile and readily available for use.

Assistance to Surgeons: Assist surgeons and other members of the surgical team by passing instruments, supplies, and other necessary items during procedures.

Maintain Sterility: Monitor and maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures, taking appropriate action if contamination is suspected or detected.

Equipment Management: Perform regular checks on surgical equipment to ensure functionality and cleanliness, and notify appropriate personnel of any issues.

Collaboration: Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication and teamwork in the operating room.

Adherence to Protocols: Strictly adhere to infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and hospital policies to ensure a safe and sterile surgical environment.

Inventory Management: Assist in the tracking and management of surgical instruments and supplies, notifying the appropriate personnel when restocking is required.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures, instrument counts, and other relevant information as required by hospital policies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of a Scrub Technician or Surgical Technologist program preferred.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, and sterilization techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse surgical team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift or move heavy equipment as needed.
• Manual dexterity and precision in handling surgical instruments.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:

- Must have: BLS certification & CST Certification

-Must live 50 miles away from hospital to qualify for Travel stipend

- Please have +5 years of experience in OR we mostly do total joint, heart, vascular, robotics and some feet

Next Step:

This position if available to start immediately. Submit your application and a PSC Healthcare recruiter will be in touch regarding next steps. We look forward to welcoming you to the PSC Healthcare Team!

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Salary: $2,362.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redding, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person