OR Scrub Technician

Baptist Health·Jacksonville, Florida

Full Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

OR Scrub Technician

About the role

The OR Scrub Technician is responsible for scrubbing in on surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgical team. They also manage surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment while adhering to safety and infection control policies.

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org. Highlights: Summary: The OR Scrub Technician is primarily responsible to scrub on surgical procedures in all specialties performed in the Perioperative area.

This individual shall function as a member of the surgical team.

The Scrub Technician shall be responsible to set up assigned cases, maintain a sterile field, and count appropriate items with circulating nurse used during surgical cases.

This position requires an understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization.

Additionally, this individual shall perform a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment, as well as stocking, cleaning, and inventory.

The Scrub Technician must know policies and procedures pertaining to duties and be able to fulfill verbal and written instructions.

This individual will strictly adhere to all OSHA guidelines, safety, and infection control policies.

This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/ Experience: High school graduate or equivalent required.

Hospital experience preferred in area of Surgical Services preferred.

License/Certification: CST preferred, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on the job training program
Possesses interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 10%, walking 30%, standing 60% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Frequent noise exposure. Mechanical and electrical exposure due to equipment i.e. autoclaves, phone, copier, computer, fax machine and all intraoperative equipment. Continuous exposure to dust and communicable diseases. May involve high levels of stress. Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South Job: OR Scrub Technician Scrub Technician, OR Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: 7 on / 7 off - Third Shift (United States of America)

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a certified technician program or equivalent on-the-job training. A BLS certification is required, and CST certification is preferred.

high school
professional certificate
Communication
Sterilization
Interpersonal skills
Inventory management
Infection control
OSHA compliance
Aseptic technique
Sterile field maintenance
Surgical instrumentation
Surgical assistance

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

Steady demand in Florida surgical services

Florida hospitals and surgery centers commonly need OR scrub technicians to support operating room teams, so candidates with surgical services experience are often competitive. This role is especially competitive when applicants already hold BLS and CST certification, since those credentials align with typical OR expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and confirm whether your surgical experience and certification status match before applying.

OR Scrub Technician

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