Surgical Technologist

Job description:

The Scrub Technologist is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient surgery team support within a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. The ideal candidate is an experienced scrub tech with strong ophthalmology experience and the ability to anticipate surgeon needs, maintain aseptic technique, and collaborate seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare operating rooms according to scheduled procedures, ensuring all sterile instruments, supplies, implants, and equipment are available and functioning properly.
• Demonstrate expertise in surgery setup, instrumentation, microsurgical equipment, and case flow; ophthalmic experience is strongly preferred; neurosurgery experience is a plus.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection control practices in compliance with current evidence-based standards and ASC policies.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and manage the sterile field throughout each procedure, ensuring safe and efficient case progression.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments, holding retractors, preparing instruments, and other technical tasks within CST scope.
• Assist with patient positioning, room turnover, and case preparation to support rapid and efficient OR workflow.
• Participate in equipment setup, including microscopes and any specialty devices; troubleshoot basic equipment issues as needed.
• Accurately document counts, implant logs, and other required perioperative documentation.
• Follow all patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, staying current with best practices, ASC standards, and specialty-specific updates.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment, supporting coworkers and promoting efficient case flow.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) strongly preferred.
• Ophthalmology scrub experience strongly preferred, neurosurgery experience a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year of surgical technology is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, aseptic practices, and infection control standards.
• Excellent anticipation skills and situational awareness during surgical procedures.
• BLS certification required.
• SC Drivers License (Required)

**No Nights, Weekends or Major Holidays. Competitive benefits and pay scale. Surgeries are scheduled 5 days a week.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem, PRN

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance