Scrub Technician
Charleston, South Carolina
Roper Hospital

Job Opportunity: Scrub Technician

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

Job Summary

Provide safe patient care by following established professional and hospital standards. Assist in coordinating patient care alongside registered nurses and collaborate with the healthcare team. Support surgical procedures by performing scrubbing duties and maintaining asepsis, but not acting as a surgical assistant. Maintain equipment and supplies used during surgical cases. Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing staff during orientation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in planning and coordinating patient care.
• Maintain aseptic technique and perform scrubbing duties during surgeries.
• Communicate patient information to appropriate personnel.
• Account for all surgical equipment and supplies.
• 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 based on department needs.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients and equipment, occasionally 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 Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technician, with experience within the last year.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NBSTSA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in Neuro and Orthopedic (Ortho) surgical settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Additional Information

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited access to medication rooms; no handling of medications is permitted.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.

Specialty Experience

• Not explicitly stated; standard certification and training required.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required.