Scrub Technician

Description

We are seeking a dependable and experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) team. This position is responsible for supporting physicians during surgical and interventional procedures, maintaining sterile technique, preparing procedure rooms, and ensuring the availability and proper functioning of surgical instruments and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• •Prepare operating and procedure rooms with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• •Establish and maintain sterile fields throughout surgical and interventional procedures.
• •Scrub and assist physicians during procedures, anticipating instrumentation and supply needs.
• •Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and draping within scope of practice.
• •Perform surgical counts in collaboration with nursing staff according to facility policy.
• •Clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• •Support efficient room turnovers, including cleaning, disinfection, and restocking.
• •Monitor inventory, expiration dates, and equipment readiness.
• •Follow infection prevention, OSHA, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• •Participate in quality improvement initiatives, safety drills, and required competency assessments.
• •Collaborate with nurses, radiologic technologists, physicians, and other clinical staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
• •Assist with additional clinical and operational responsibilities as assigned and within scope of practice.

The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting where teamwork, accountability, and shared responsibilities are essential.

Requirements

• •Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• •Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• •Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• •Previous hands-on experience with surgical instrument decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and proper storage.
• •Knowledge of autoclave operation, sterilization monitoring, documentation, and infection prevention standards.
• •Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, infection prevention, and aseptic practices.
• •Ability to anticipate physician needs and respond effectively during procedures.
• •Strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• •Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• •Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties associated with surgical procedures.
• •Must meet applicable Texas surgical technologist employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Minimum 1–2 years of surgical technologist experience.
• •Previous experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center or outpatient procedural setting.
• •Experience with vascular and interventional radiology procedures

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