Scrub Technician
Charleston, South Carolina
Roper Hospital

Scrub Technician Travel Job - Charleston, South Carolina

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 and account for all equipment and supplies used.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing, following orientation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of equipment used during surgical cases.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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

Requirements

• 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 educational program and hold/maintain NBSTSA certification (graduates may practice up to 3 months before certification).
  • 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

• Knowledge of organizational policies, safety hazards, and precautions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Limited access to medication rooms; no handling of medications.
• Primary source verification of credentials is required.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks