Huntsville Hospital Health System·Sheffield, Alabama
Facilitates invasive procedures by preparing sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies while maintaining the sterile field. Assists the surgical team during operations and manages the cleaning and processing of surgical instruments and endoscopes.
Overview Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure; Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure; Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator; Assisting with placement of sterile drapes; Providing instruments, medications, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure; Maintaining an organized sterile field; Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and Preparing sterile dressings. Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas. Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities. Monitors and helps maintain adequate stock, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms and procedures. Manages the patient’s specimens according to organizational policy and procedures. Performs interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. Functions in the Endoscopic (GI) area by: Accurately washing, disinfecting, and assembling scopes for procedures; Assessing functionality of scope and reporting repair or replacement needs to supervisor; Maintaining records of endoscope usage and repair logs; Accurately identifying patient; Accurately scheduling the patient and the procedure into the computer system; Assisting with accurate handling of specimens; Assisting physician with endoscopic and diagnostic procedures. Performs work according to rules, regulations, policies and guidelines; complies with standards in the Code of Conduct. Flexible to schedule; performs all other related duties as assigned or requested.
Education: High School or equivalent preferred Experience: Previous medical experience, completion of ORT course or previous experience as an ORT preferred Additional Skills/Abilities: Capable of handling critical and emergency situations, pressure due to multiple demands and flexibility to handle long and irregular hours. Demonstrates basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of tissue handling.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred along with previous medical experience or completion of an ORT course. Candidates must be able to handle high-pressure emergency situations and possess basic knowledge of tissue handling.
Market context
In Alabama, scrub assistant roles in operating rooms are typically driven by steady surgical volume and the need for reliable perioperative support. Competition often centers on candidates with prior medical experience, ORT training, and the ability to stay calm in high-pressure emergency situations while handling tissue appropriately. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your OR experience or coursework matches the posting before applying.
