Description
Position Summary:
The Scrub Nurse / Scrub Tech is responsible for providing intraoperative support by maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, and assisting the surgical team during operative procedures. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the operating room runs efficiently and safely, contributing directly to positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or Nursing program (for Scrub Nurse).
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred for Scrub Techs.
- Current RN license in the State of Texas (or compact state) required for Scrub Nurses.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
- CNOR certification (for RNs) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) credential a plus.
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred for Scrub Techs.
- Experience:
- Minimum of one year of experience in a surgical or sterile environment preferred.
- Familiarity with a wide range of surgical procedures and instrument handling is highly desirable.
- New graduates will be considered with appropriate clinical training and demonstrated aptitude.
- Minimum of one year of experience in a surgical or sterile environment preferred.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
- Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift/move patients or equipment as needed.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including on-call shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program or Nursing program (for Scrub Nurse)
- Current RN license in the State of Texas (or compact state)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- CNOR certification or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) credential
- Minimum of one year experience in a surgical or sterile environment
- Familiarity with a wide range of surgical procedures and instrument handling
- New graduates considered with appropriate clinical training
- Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
- Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift/move patients or equipment
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including on-call shifts, weekends, and holidays
What We Do
Eastland Memorial Hospital District is a comprehensive general acute care facility located in Eastland, Texas, the county seat of Eastland County. As the only hospital in the county, it serves a population of over 18,000, providing a wide variety of essential healthcare services, including 24-hour emergency room care and countywide EMS, while remaining committed to quality care, patient safety, and community wellness.
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