Huntsville Hospital Health System·Huntsville, Alabama
The Scrub Assistant provides services to surgical patients under the guidance of an RN. Key duties include maintaining an aseptic environment and assisting in the transport of patients.
Overview The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment. The scrub assistant assists in the transporting of patients.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. EDUCATION PREFERRED: Successful completion of a Scrub Tech program EXPERIENCE: Previous Scrub Assistant experience preferred. ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ABILITIES: BCLS required (must be completed within the Provisionary Period). About Us Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Huntsville Hospital Benefits: We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more! Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
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A High School Diploma or GED is required, while completion of a Scrub Tech program and previous experience are preferred. BCLS certification must be obtained within the provisionary period.
Market context
In Alabama, Scrub Assistant roles in the OR are typically tied to steady surgical volume and ongoing staffing needs in hospitals and ambulatory settings. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with scrub tech training, prior experience, and BCLS certification, while also offering core benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any hands-on OR support experience in your application.