OR Technician (Scrub Tech) - PRN

About the role

The OR Technician performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Scrub Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintain the sterile field and a safe environment.
• Recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepare the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice.
• Identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
• Assist with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure.
• Participate in training and mentoring (separate from the clinical coach role).
• Provide or assist with at least one educational offering or short‑term project per year under the direction of the OR Manager (e.g., skills lab, in‑services, equipment review, x‑ray gown inventory, etc.).

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Competent in Basic Procedures or one or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
• Must be in good standing.

Qualifications

• Active National Certification as an OR Technician in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Certification is required after hire within the following timeframes:
  • Surgical Technologists who graduated from an accredited program must certify within one year of hire (may use NBSTSA or NCCT certification).
  • Surgical Technologists who graduated from non‑accredited programs or completed on‑the‑job or military training must certify as soon as possible; per NCCT requirements this may require >6000 worked hours and case tracking.
• Managers will meet with new hires to determine the certification course, projected certification window, and track progress.