Surgical Scrub Tech

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sterile Processing, Surgical Technician & Medical Inventory Specialist to join our surgical team. This multifaceted role plays a critical part in ensuring patient safety, surgical efficiency, and supply chain readiness. The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of supporting sterile processing, direct surgical assistance, and medical inventory management functions.

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Perform daily biological and sterilization tests; maintain accurate documentation.
• Organize and distribute sterile instrument sets to appropriate clinical units.
• Isolate contaminated instruments appropriately.
• Support clinical teams during endoscopy procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols.

• Prepare the operating room and surgical instruments according to case requirements.
• Assist in patient positioning and prepping for procedures.
• Provide instruments and supplies during surgery based on surgeon’s needs.
• Maintain sterile technique and take corrective action if contamination occurs.
• Clean and reset surgical areas between procedures.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments per policy.
• Transport and prepare instruments for reprocessing and sterilization.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and demonstrate knowledge of various surgical procedures.
• Observe and uphold universal precautions and patient safety standards.

• Monitor, track, and maintain appropriate inventory levels of medical and surgical supplies.
• Receive, inspect, and restock incoming shipments of sterile and non-sterile items.
• Manage storage systems to ensure proper organization, accessibility, and rotation (FIFO).
• Collaborate with procurement and clinical staff to ensure timely ordering of needed items.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Identify expired, damaged, or low-stock items and take appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate records in inventory management systems and supply logs.
• Recommend supply chain improvements based on usage trends and procedural needs.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification –
  REQUIRED.
• 1–2 years of experience as a scrub tech and sterile processing in a surgical/ambulatory care setting.
• Familiarity with surgical supply management and inventory systems.
• Solid understanding of surgical instruments, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Team player with a commitment to patient safety, quality care, and operational efficiency.

• Must be able to lift 1 to 25 lbs regularly and perform frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Good visual and auditory acuity required to operate equipment and communicate with staff.
• Must demonstrate hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for handling surgical instruments.
• Ability to stand for long periods and respond quickly in emergency situations.