Surgical Scrub Tech

Main functionResponsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments.

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Duties and responsibilities1. Philosophya) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesb) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and proceduresc) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conductd) Conducts self as a positive role model and team membere) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesf) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
2. Communicationa) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersb) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate mannerc) Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
3. Financial practicesa) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesb) Reports wasteful practicesc) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
4. Compliance programa) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance programb) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
5. Safety/risk-management programa) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesb) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
6. Professional competencea) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesb) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffc) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizationsd) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiese) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
7. Dutiesa) Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedureb) Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cardsc) Inspects equipment for proper working conditiond) Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedurese) Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the proceduref) Arranges instruments according to given procedureg) Confirms that instruments work properlyh) Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delaysi) Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policyj) Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directedk) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safetyl) Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedurem) Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directedn) Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cardso) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianp) Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and proceduresq) Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s statusResponsibility for assetsNot applicable
Qualifications1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
RequirementsRequired1. High school diploma or GED certification2. Accredited through CAAHEP or ABHES3. Completion of surgical scrub technician course4. Operating room experience5. Strong ethical and moral character referencesPreferred1. Two years’ previous operating room experience2. ASC experience
Job quality requirements1. Accuracy2. Attention to detail3. Timeliness4. Organization5. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
Dependability1. Attendance2. Punctuality3. Ability to follow instructions4. Ability to meet deadlines
Physical/mental requirements1. Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk2. Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching3. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities4. Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities5. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs6. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems7. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills
Working conditions(environmental)1. Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment2. Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials
Reports toClinical directorSupervisesNot applicable
Contacts1. Patients2. Patients’ family/significant others3. Physicians and physician office personnel4. Facility personnel5. Vendors6. Administration7. Medical director8. Governing body
Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceApplication Question(s):Do you have experience working as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)? xzbcwsv Have you worked in an operating room (OR) or surgical environment?Work Location: In person