Surgical Technologist- Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Scrub Technician

NO weekends, NO major holidays, NO call. Join a physician‑owned ambulatory surgery center where your skills in the operating room are valued and your schedule supports work–life balance. As a Surgical Scrub Technician, you will support a variety of outpatient surgical procedures in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Ortho with Mako experience preferred.

Position Summary

The Surgical Scrub Technician assists the surgeon and surgical team during operative and invasive procedures by preparing and maintaining the sterile field, passing instruments, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The tech ensures the operating room is adequately prepared for each procedure, helps monitor par levels of surgical instruments and supplies, and supports cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization processes. The role also includes participation in departmental staff meetings and Quality Management & Improvement activities; SPD experience is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for procedures, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are available, functional, and sterile.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field; perform surgical counts according to facility policy.
• Assist the surgeon and circulating staff by passing instruments, sutures, implants, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and procedure, ensuring smooth workflow and minimal case delays.
• Handle specimens safely and accurately according to policy.
• Assist with room turnover between cases, including cleaning, restocking, and preparing equipment.
• Monitor and maintain par levels of surgical instruments, disposables, and specialty items; notify appropriate staff of shortages or issues.
• Participate in decontamination and sterilization of instruments and trays; follow infection prevention and SPD standards.
• Support quality, safety, and performance‑improvement initiatives within the department.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and other team members.
• Adhere to all facility policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited surgical scrub technician/technologist course.
• Operating room experience (minimum 1 year).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong ethical and moral character references.

Preferred:

• Two years of previous operating room experience.
• Prior experience in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent national certification.
• Total joint, pain management(injections), spine, podiatry, cataract experience

Job Qualifications and Expectations

• Cooperative, team‑oriented work attitude toward co‑workers, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to promote a positive image of the facility with physicians, patients, payors, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and solve problems within scope of practice.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, and organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and reliably complete assigned tasks.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow directions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Works in a well‑lighted, ventilated surgical environment with both non‑hazardous and hazardous equipment.
• Category I position with occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment and adherence to infection‑control policies.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for long periods and walk throughout the day.
• Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching, bending, and positioning.
• Physical strength sufficient for lifting, pushing, and positioning equipment and assisting with patient care activities.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for timely response, safe instrument handling, and patient/environment assessment.
• Ability to move quickly in response to changing patient or procedural needs.
• Ability to make frequent judgments and respond appropriately to routine problems, as well as occasional emergencies, disasters, or drills.

Schedule and Benefits

• Day shift, Monday–Friday.
• No weekends, no major holidays (paid to stay home), no call.
• PTO accrued from day 1
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Perioperative/surgical specialty environment with predictable daytime hours.