Scrub Technician
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Scrub Technician

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Provide safe patient care following professional and hospital standards. Assist in coordinating patient care, support surgical procedures (not as a surgical assistant), maintain asepsis, perform scrubbing duties, and communicate patient information. Maintain equipment and cleanliness in the surgical environment. Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing staff during orientation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in planning and coordinating patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain aseptic technique and perform scrubbing duties during surgeries.
• Account for all equipment and supplies used in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with peers, patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of surgical equipment.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends and holidays based on department needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients and equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Frequent pushing or pulling (up to 50 lbs).
• Frequent use of hand/finger dexterity and reaching/twisting motions.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate to high noise levels.
• Work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and irregular hours.

Required Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist educational program OR approved Surgical Technology training through U.S. Military programs.
• NBSTSA-Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Scrub Technician
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to moderate experience based on certification requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of organizational policies and safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and support teamwork.

This position does not involve handling medications. Questions regarding medications should be directed to supervisors or charge nurses.