Scrub Tech- Full Time

Hiring for Scrub Tech with Ortho Experience

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As a Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. CPR required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures

Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions

Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients

Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body

Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.

Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly

May assist with prep for patient procedure

May transport patients to the procedure room

May assist with positioning on the procedure table

Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed

Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants

Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure

Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed

Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens

Applies dressings

Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher

Cleans and restocks the procedure room

Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures

Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management

Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within 18 months of hire
• CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified
• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting. May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support
• Ortho Experience is required