Surgical Scrub Tech - Part-time Surgical Institute of Reading

Bring your expertise to the operating room!

The Surgical Institute of Reading (SIR), an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International, offers a high-quality, service-oriented environment for surgical patients. SIR ranked in the top 100 hospitals for total joint replacement for five years and for spine surgery for the last two years. Our state-of-the-art facility has five operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of:

Anesthesia, Gynecology, Orthopedic, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, General, and Spinal Surgery.

No on-call or holiday hours required.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Hands-on Surgical Experience – Play a critical role in the operating room, directly supporting surgeons and patients.

• Collaborative & Professional Team – Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a structured and supportive environment.

• Commitment to Excellence – Maintain the highest standards of infection control, patient safety, and surgical efficiency.

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technician anticipates the needs of the surgical team and establishes and maintains a sterile field during procedures in the operating room. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure sterility of all supplies and instruments during set-up of surgical procedures.

• Assist circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.

• Gather necessary surgical supplies and equipment.

• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.

• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.

• Keep physician preference cards accurate and updated.

• Retain all specimens for pathology, confirming source and name with the surgeon.

• Transport surgical equipment to cleaning areas and assist with instrument reprocessing.

• Interact professionally and effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.

• Follow Standard Universal Precautions, infection control protocols, and safety guidelines.

• Serve as a resource to other members of the healthcare team.

• Maintain required certifications such as CPR.

• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program (required)

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (preferred)

• 1+ years of experience in an operating room setting (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing surgical needs

If you’re a skilled Surgical Technician looking to make a meaningful impact in a surgical care environment without on-call or holiday hours, we’d love to hear from you!