Certified Scrub Tech (CST) - Washington Regional Physicians' Specialty Hospital (Part-Time, Monday - Friday, Days)

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Certified Scrub Technologist under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and all staff in the operating room (the “OR”) report to the Surgery Manager. This position is responsible for preparing the OR, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgeon during procedures by handling instruments and supplies. This position is responsible for setting up sterile trays with instruments and equipment, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, and anticipating the surgeon's needs to hand them the correct tools throughout the surgery. This position is responsible for managing specimens and performing surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure everything is accounted for after the procedure is complete.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Set up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for the specific surgical procedure.
• Ensure all equipment is sterilized and functioning properly.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and have all necessary items ready.
• Follow strict sterile techniques to prevent infection and contamination.
• Monitor and maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure.
• Provide surgical instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon upon request.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist with tasks including retracting tissue and applying dressings after the procedure.
• Assist with patient preparation, such as pre-operative skin prep and positioning on the table.
• Help drape the patient with sterile surgical drapes.
• Account for all sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after the surgery.
• Handle and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.