Surgical Scrub Technician
Charleston, South Carolina
Bon Secours Saint Francis 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 the health team. Support surgical procedures by performing scrubbing duties and maintaining asepsis, but not acting as a surgical assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and implementation of patient care.
• Maintain aseptic environment and perform scrubbing duties.
• Communicate patient information to appropriate personnel.
• Account for all equipment and supplies used during procedures.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for scrubbing, following orientation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of equipment.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Support teamwork and resolve problems within the department.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends and holidays.

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.
• 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

• Certification: Current certification in surgical technology through the NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical operating room experience is highly desired.
• Education: Graduate of high school or GED equivalency.
• BLS: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Must meet one of the following to practice surgical technology in South Carolina:

  • Completed an accredited surgical technologist educational program and hold 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.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Additional Notes

• Limited access to medication rooms; medications should not be handled.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Primary source verification of certification is required.