Operating Room Scrub Tech
San Diego, California
James S. Brown Pavilion (formerly called Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion)

Scrub Tech Position - San Diego, California

Specialty: Scrub Tech (Operating Room)

Employment Type: Clinical - Allied - Travel

Location: San Diego, California

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide specific patient care duties and unit support activities in the operating room suite.
• Consistently comply with healthcare practices, policies (attendance, patient safety), and ethical standards.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensing, certification, and mandatory training (e.g., TB Testing, Safety Test, Compliance Training, HIPAA Training).
• Deliver quality care to OR patients by anticipating needs before and during procedures.
• Assist with dressings and/or cast application at the end of procedures.
• Follow physician preference cards for cases.
• Independently fulfill responsibilities without requiring direction.
• Document and communicate important data, including:

  • Surgical counts before patient leaves or room.
  • Counting instruments and accounting for complete trays.
  • Reporting any exceptions.
  • Updating surgeon preference cards.
  • Complying with all count policies and procedures.
• Identify problems and take appropriate action to improve quality of care.
• Work additional or different shifts as requested.
• Take responsibility for one department task beyond routine duties.
• Submit written recommendations for process changes or cost containment.
• Participate in teaching activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting.
• Strong experience in outpatient settings with outpatient procedures.
• Scrub Tech Certification preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.