THURSDAY- Per Diem Scrub Tech

Scrub Technician – Plastic Surgery Center (ASC/Procedure Center)

Position Summary
The Scrub Technician supports safe, efficient surgical care by preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile field, and directly assisting the surgeon during plastic surgery procedures. This role requires expert sterile technique, strong knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies, and a commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and teamwork.

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPre-Op / Room Setup

• Prepares OR suites for scheduled cases (opens sterile supplies, sets up back table and Mayo stand, verifies instrument sets, and checks equipment readiness).
• Reviews preference cards, case requirements, and specialty supply needs (e.g., implants, liposuction/tumescent supplies, drains, dressings).
• Performs initial counts with circulating nurse per policy (sponges, sharps, instruments).
• Assists with patient positioning, prepping, and draping as directed (within scope and policy).
• Ensures proper availability and function of equipment (e.g., electrosurgical unit, suction, warmers, sequential compression devices).

Intraoperative Scrub Role (Sterile Technique Expert)

• Maintains sterile technique at all times and immediately addresses breaks in sterility.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments, sutures, supplies, and medications (as allowed by policy).
• Assists with retraction, suctioning, and exposure as directed by surgeon and RN circulator.
• Handles and labels specimens in coordination with the circulating RN per policy.
• Performs ongoing counts with RN circulator (initial, closing, relief, and final counts) and escalates discrepancies immediately.

Post-Op / Turnover & Decontamination Support

• Breaks down sterile field safely; assists with transport of instruments to decontamination per policy.
• Assists with room turnover (cleaning/disinfection of OR surfaces and equipment per infection control protocol).
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for next case; reports low stock/expired items.
• Supports instrument processing workflow by organizing sets for SPD and communicating missing instruments or repair needs.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Adheres to infection prevention standards (hand hygiene, PPE, aseptic technique, traffic control, environmental cleaning).
• Follows OSHA, exposure control, sharps safety, and waste management policies.
• Participates in drills and emergency readiness (e.g., malignant hyperthermia, fire safety, code response per facility role).
• Completes required competencies, annual trainings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains professional communication and teamwork with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and front-office teams.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45