Ambulatory Scrub Tech

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

111d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties as a member of the surgical team at Montefiore Nyack Ambulatory Surgery Center. Scrubs for cases performed at the Center, including orthopedic, pain, and local cases; prepares cases by selecting instruments and setting up and maintaining the sterile field; and may function as the surgeon’s second assistant. Assists the OR team with room turnover and prepares soft goods and instrumentation for the following day’s surgeries. The role also includes preparing for scheduled procedures using surgeon preference cards, supporting inventory and stocking, maintaining and cleaning the surgery suite, processing instruments and supplies for decontamination and re-sterilization, and following AORN Recommended Practices and Center policies. The employee supports patient care, infection prevention, quality improvement, customer service, and the orientation of new personnel while maintaining required certifications and patient confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an accredited training program through NBSTSA.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, required upon hire.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
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.
Ability to lift and transport patients and to lift, handle, and carry materials, trays, or equipment weighing 20 to 50 pounds.
Maintain required certifications.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of ambulatory operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare for the next day’s scheduled procedures using surgeon preference cards; ensure necessary 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, including case preparation, room turnover, and terminal cleaning, following AORN Recommended Practices and Center policy.
Assist with inventory control and inform and update the materials team about low par-levels.
Stock and restock the OR and clean-supply stock room daily.
Use appropriate sterile and aseptic techniques and follow required attire policies in the surgery suite.
Perform hand scrubs, don sterile attire using closed-glove technique, and set up and maintain the sterile field for assigned cases.
Arrange instruments, equipment, and supplies on the mayo and back tables according to the case, AORN Recommended Practices, Center policy, and surgeon preference cards.
Anticipate the intraoperative needs of the surgeon and surgical team, including instruments, sponges, sutures, suction, and cautery.
Assist the surgeon with holding retractors after placement by the physician, whenever possible.
Pass instruments safely and in a manner that does not divert attention from the operative field, whenever possible.
Handle sharps appropriately and perform required and as-needed sharps counts according to policy.
Manage the operative field, including drapes, equipment, instruments, and personnel, to maintain sterility during procedures.
Observe the patient during procedures for complications such as hemorrhage and provide equipment and supplies to support patient outcomes.
Handle specimens according to Center policy.
Assist with applying sterile dressings before drapes are removed.
Prepare clean and contaminated instruments and supplies for transport and reprocessing; transport them to decontamination and apply enzymatic cleaner in the OR before transport when necessary.
Handle and store delicate instruments appropriately.
Assist with disinfecting, cleaning, and preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for sterilization.
Follow infection-control policies, OSHA Universal Precautions, appropriate PPE use, and sharps-handling practices.
Assist with orientation of new personnel, students, and approved program participants by explaining and demonstrating Center techniques and methods and answering questions.
Participate in Quality Improvement Program activities, including identifying aspects of care, collecting and analyzing data, recommending improvements, implementing plans, and evaluating results.
Maintain required certifications, perform effectively in emergencies, and protect patient and professional confidentiality.
Provide positive customer interactions and communication across cultures, values, and beliefs; acknowledge concerns and take corrective action, follow customer-service behaviors, and escort customers when necessary.
Participate in department- and hospital-wide performance-improvement activities, use resources for professional development, comply with licensure or certification requirements, and participate in annual competency assessments.
Use equipment and supplies prudently and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete projects and assignments within expected timeframes, participate in committees and task forces as requested, perform other duties within the classification, and assist with new-hire orientation.
Lift, handle, and carry materials, trays, or equipment weighing 20 to 50 pounds and assist with lifting and transporting patients.