CVOR Scrub Technician
Charleston, SC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Scrub Technician

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Shift: 8-hour day shift (06:30 AM – 03:00 PM), 40 hours per week

• Includes 2-3 weekday on-call shifts and every 3rd to 4th weekend on-call shift

Job Summary

• Provide safe patient care following professional and hospital standards.
• Assist registered nurses in planning patient care and collaborate with health team members.
• Support surgical procedures by performing scrubbing duties and maintaining asepsis (not acting as a surgical assistant).
• Communicate patient information appropriately and account for all equipment and supplies used.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing, following orientation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of the unit and surgical equipment.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and support teamwork within the department.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Technologist experience within the last year.
• NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures related to patient care.
• Understanding of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited access to medication rooms; no handling of medications permitted.

Physical and Work Environment Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Frequent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs; pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and constant reaching/twisting motions.
• Frequent talking and hearing; corrected hearing and vision within normal range required.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, communicable diseases, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Work under stressful conditions, deadlines, irregular hours.
• May require taking call and working weekends/holidays based on department needs.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates effectively with peers, health team members, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains adaptability and supports teamwork.
• Resolves problems and consistently meets customer service quality standards.