Surgical Scrub Technologist
Charleston, South Carolina
Roper Hospital

Scrub Technician Travel Job - Charleston, South Carolina

Job Summary

Provide safe patient care following professional and hospital standards. Support surgical procedures by assisting with scrubbing duties and maintaining asepsis, but not acting as a surgical assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in planning patient care and collaborate with health team members.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain aseptic technique and perform scrubbing duties during surgeries.
• Communicate patient information to appropriate personnel.
• Account for all equipment and supplies used in patient care.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing, following orientation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of the surgical environment and equipment.
• Support teamwork and resolve problems within the department.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends and holidays.

Work Environment and 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.

Requirements

• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Specialty: Scrub Technician
• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical operating room experience (highly desired)
• Certifications:

  • Current certification in surgical technology through the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) - Required
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) from American Heart Association - Required
• Education: Graduate of high school or GED equivalency
• Must meet one of the following to practice surgical technology in South Carolina:

  • Completed an accredited surgical technologist program and hold NBSTSA certification (or within 3 months of graduation)
  • Completed appropriate military training in surgical technology
  • Employed as a surgical technologist in South Carolina prior to January 1, 2008
  • Federal government service performing related duties

Additional Information

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited access to medication rooms; no handling of medications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Primary source verification of credentials is required.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.