OR Scrub Tech
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onOn-site
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga, and Elmore counties. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to our community.
About the Role
As an OR Scrub Technician at Baptist Medical Center South, you will serve as an essential member of the surgical team in our Perioperative area. Your primary mission is to scrub on surgical procedures across all specialties, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and surgical efficiency.
In this role, you will set up assigned cases, maintain a sterile field, and perform accurate counts of items with the circulating nurse. You will be responsible for the care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment, as well as managing stocking, cleaning, and inventory. Success in this position requires a deep understanding of aseptic technique, sterilization principles, and strict adherence to OSHA guidelines, safety protocols, and infection control policies. You will also be expected to fulfill verbal and written instructions while navigating the dynamic environment of the operating room.
Working Environment
This position involves a mix of physical activities, including standing for 60% of the workday, walking for 30%, and sitting for 10%. The role requires frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive actions, along with occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. You may need to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds.
The environment includes exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and occasional radiation, alongside mechanical and electrical equipment such as autoclaves and intraoperative devices. While the workspace is protected from weather, it may experience temperature changes and noise levels. The role demands continuous visual acuity, clear communication, and the ability to manage high levels of stress.
Application Instructions
To learn more about Baptist Health and our mission, please visit baptistfirst.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baptist Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSet up assigned surgical cases and maintain a sterile field
- check_circleCount appropriate items with the circulating nurse during surgical cases
- check_circleCare for instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment
- check_circleScrub on surgical procedures across all specialties in the Perioperative area
- check_circleAdhere to OSHA guidelines, safety protocols, and infection control policies
- check_circleStock, clean, and manage inventory of surgical supplies
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school graduate or equivalent
- verifiedCompletion of a certified technician program or acceptable on the job training program
- verifiedBLS required
- verifiedCST preferred
Nice to Have
Hospital experience in the area of Surgical Services. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, Osha Guidelines, Infection Control, CST, BLS.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health
What does a OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health do?expand_more
A OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health is responsible for the following: Set up assigned surgical cases and maintain a sterile field; Count appropriate items with the circulating nurse during surgical cases; Care for instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment; and Scrub on surgical procedures across all specialties in the Perioperative area.
What are the requirements for this OR Scrub Tech role?expand_more
To qualify for the OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health position, applicants should have: High school graduate or equivalent; Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on the job training program; BLS required; and CST preferred.
Where is the OR Scrub Tech role at Baptist Health located?expand_more
OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health is based in On-site. This is a on-site role.
Is this OR Scrub Tech job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Baptist Health has listed this OR Scrub Tech role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this OR Scrub Tech role?expand_more
Candidates for OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the OR Scrub Tech role at Baptist Health?expand_more
Key skills for OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health include Aseptic Technique; Sterilization; Osha Guidelines; Infection Control; CST; and BLS.
What education is required for OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High school graduate or equivalent required.
What category does the OR Scrub Tech role belong to?expand_more
OR Scrub Tech at Baptist Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.