Scrub Tech

Bluegrass Specialty Surgery Center is hiring a Scrub Technician for our Surgical Services Department in Lexington, KY.

As a Surgical Scrub Technician, you will be responsible for assisting the surgeons during surgical procedures to ensure the procedure is executed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The Scrub Technician will prepare and organize the operating room (OR), clean and sterilize equipment, maintain a sterile environment, and perform other duties as assigned.

This Scrub Technician opportunity is a full-time position located on-site at our surgery center in Lexington, KY. The Scrub Tech reports to the OR Manager.

Surgical Scrub Technician Roles and Responsibilities:

• Functions as a member of the surgical team
• Performs pre-surgery preparation such as positioning, draping the patient, counting sponges and instruments, and planning and caring for supplies and instruments
• Sets up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintains the sterile field for the patient during procedures
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgery
• Counts appropriate items with circulating nurse and assists with nurses’ orders as needed
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments for surgery and participates in stocking and restocking medical supplies
• Utilizes correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
• Strictly adheres to all OSHA guidelines, safety and infection control policies

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience working in an Operating Room as a Surgical Scrub Technician
• 2 years of experience preferred
• Completion of a surgical technician course
• Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center is preferred
• Certification as a surgical technologist preferred
• Advanced knowledge in anatomy and physiology, instrumentation, sterilization techniques, and general operations of a sterile environment
• Must know policies and procedures pertaining to duties and be able to fulfill verbal and written instructions