Island Health

Scrub Tech

Island Health$109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of surgical tech experience required
  • Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
  • Completion of a trade or technical school program in surgical technology
  • Preferred experience of at least one year in a relevant role
  • Strong understanding of surgical procedures and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate safe, effective surgical procedures under surgeon supervision
  • Prepare and maintain the surgical environment, ensuring equipment functions properly
  • Anticipate surgeon's needs during operations
  • Perform counts of instruments and supplies prior to and after surgery
  • Assist in setting up and cleaning the surgical suite between cases
  • Drape and maintain a sterile field during procedures
  • Train new staff and students in surgical tech duties.

Benefits

  • Travel position with potential for varied experiences across locations
  • Opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare foundation
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing core values of compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
St Joseph Healthcare Foundation
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Surgical Tech
Specialty
Certified Surg Tech
Job ID
33180053
Job Title
Scrub Tech
Weekly Pay
$2106.0

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 10x4 - 07AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/18/2025
End Date
11/17/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Scrub Technologist
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Scrub Technologist
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 10 hours
Experience: Minimum of 3 years required
License: Trade or Technical School (Certificate or Diploma)
Certifications: Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

Must-Have:
- At least one year previous experience preferred

Description:
Surgical technologists work under the direct supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
The surgical technologist is responsible for ensuring the operating room environment is safe, and that equipment functions properly.
They ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
The surgical technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
They have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
Duties include checking supplies and equipment needed for a procedure.
They scrub, gown, and glove themselves, the surgeon, and assistants.
They perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
The surgical technologist assists in draping the sterile field.
They pass instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and maintain the highest standard of sterile technique.
They assist with terminal cleaning of the room and clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
Additionally, they assist in prepping the surgical suite for the next patient.
The surgical technologist is also responsible for training new employees and students in the role.
They are not permitted to function in the circulating nurse role, first assistant role, or administer medications and complete patient records.

Core Values:
Compassion: We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the vulnerable and suffering.
Integrity: We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
Collaboration: We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
Excellence: We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status.

Client Details

Address
360 Broadway, PO Box 403
City
Bangor
State
ME
Zip Code
04402

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