Job ID
Date posted
07/27/2026
Job Summary:
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
Job Title:
Scrub Technician
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Clinical Director.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures
- Anticipates surgeon/physician's needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure
- Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
- Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
- Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs "life" of instrument.)
- Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
- Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
- Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
- Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
- Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
- Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
- Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
- Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
- Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
- Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
- Attends in services, conferences, and meetings as required.
- Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
- Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
- Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
- Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- USPI provides paid leave in accordance with applicable law
Hourly Range:
$28 - $40 (based on experience)
Job Posted 7/27/2026 and will remain open for 2 weeks
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- State of Colorado Surgical Registry required
- BLS required.
- Surgical Technologist State License
- Surgical Technologist National Certification