Surgical Scrub Technician

Pay: $22-40/hour, based on years of experience
Level I: 1-4 years of experience: $22-28/hour
Level II (Needs to be certified): 5-10 years of experience: $29-34/hour
Level III (Needs to be certified): 10+ years of experience: $35-40/hour

Schedule: 4x12s, Monday through Thursday 6:30AM-7:00PM (end time might be earlier depending on surgical schedule)

Requirements: 

• 1+ year of Surgical Scrub Technician experience require
• Needs to have one or more of the following:
• Completed Surgical Technologist Program
• Completed Certified Ophthalmic Technician Program
• Completed Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Program
• Completed Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant Program
• Possess field experience in ophthalmic surgical procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS and ACLS Certifications
• Ophthalmology experience preferred but not required

  Responsibilities:

  • Works collaboratively with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and the RNs in the operating room ensuring quality patient care
  • Follows established protocols and procedures
  • Demonstrates knowledge regarding ocular surgery including ocular plastics
  • Ensures the patient is at the center of all work activities
  • Practices vigilant aseptic consciousness
  • Preparation of the OR, opening sterile supplies, instruments, packs, and assuring sterile technique is maintained
  • Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and assists as directed
  • Assists the surgical team with patient care and positioning
  • Decontaminates, processes, and sterilizes surgical instrumentation
  • Maintains surgical equipment
  • Reports and troubleshoots defective equipment and supplies
  • Assists with restocking operating rooms
  • Maintains surgeon preference card accuracy
  • Attends in-services
  • Communicates effectively with the surgical team and promotes a positive work environment
  • Respects team members and demonstrates a welcoming and inclusive workplace
  • Is accountable, dependable, and follows company’s core value compliance
  • Ensures HIPAA compliance
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• #zip