Ambulatory GI Scrub Tech

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Nanuet, NY

82d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties as a member of the surgical team at the Center. Scrubs for all types of cases performed at the Center, including orthopedic, pain, local, endoscopic, and gastrointestinal procedures such as colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, and bronchoscopy. Prepares for cases by selecting instruments and setting up and maintaining the sterile field, and may function as the surgeon’s second assistant. Assists the operating-room team with room turnover and prepares soft goods and instrumentation for the following day’s surgeries. The role includes preparing scheduled procedure cases using surgeons’ preference cards; collaborating with the Central Sterile team; maintaining and cleaning the surgery suite; monitoring inventory and restocking operating-room and clean-supply areas; and performing scrub technician and surgery-assistant functions in accordance with AORN Recommended Practices and Center policies. The position also supports infection control, instrument care and reprocessing, staff orientation, quality improvement, customer service, and emergency response, while maintaining required certifications and patient confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited training program; must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
1–2 years of scrub-technician experience in both endoscopy and GI procedures required.
CST certification required.
AHA BLS required.
Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize work by importance.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods at the sterile field and lift, handle, or carry materials, trays, or equipment weighing 20–50 pounds.
Ability to lift and transport patients.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of ambulatory operating-room experience preferred.
Proficiency scrubbing endoscopic and GI cases, including handling endoscopes and endoscopic instrumentation, insufflation equipment, and high-level disinfection or reprocessing of flexible scopes preferred.

Responsibilities

Scrub for orthopedic, pain, local, endoscopic, and GI cases, including colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, and bronchoscopy.
Prepare for cases by selecting instruments, setting up the sterile field, and maintaining it throughout procedures.
Prepare the next day’s scheduled procedures using surgeons’ preference cards; ensure supplies, soft goods, instruments, and equipment are available; label case orders and prepare needs lists in collaboration with the Central Sterile team.
Assist with surgery-suite maintenance, case preparation, room turnover, and terminal cleaning in accordance with AORN Recommended Practices and Center policy.
Assist with inventory control and notify or update the materials team about low par levels.
Stock and restock the operating room and clean-supply stock room.
Perform scrub-technician and surgery-assistant functions, including hand scrubbing, sterile gowning and gloving, instrument setup, anticipating intraoperative needs, passing instruments, managing sharps and counts, handling specimens, and assisting with sterile dressings.
Assist with observing the patient during procedures and provide equipment and supplies to support patient outcomes.
Prepare used instruments and supplies for transport to decontamination and assist with cleaning, disinfection, and preparation for sterilization, including applying enzymatic cleaner when necessary.
Handle and store delicate instrumentation appropriately.
Follow infection-control policies, OSHA Universal Precautions, PPE requirements, and sharps-handling procedures.
Assist in orienting new personnel, students, and approved program participants.
Participate in quality-improvement activities, annual competency assessment, and department or hospital-wide process-improvement activities.
Maintain required certifications, perform effectively in emergencies, and maintain patient and professional confidentiality.
Provide positive customer interactions, communicate with people of different cultures, values, and beliefs, address customer concerns, and escort customers when necessary.
Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete assignments within expected time frames, participate in committees and task forces as requested, assist with new-hire orientation, and perform other duties within the classification.