Certified Surgical Services Tech - Operating Room - Full Time 8 Hours Evenings (2:45 PM to 11:15PM)
About The Position
Under the direction of the RN, the scrub technician functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team in a scrub/assistant role, working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The position helps prepare the operating room and provides surgeons and patients with the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed for a variety of surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon and patient needs. The technician maintains knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization, and contributes to the overall progress of the unit and organization. The role uses effective verbal and non-verbal interpersonal and communication skills to support customer satisfaction and a positive work environment. The position is accountable to the unit Manager and/or Director of the department. It involves establishing and maintaining the sterile field, assisting with positioning and transport, supporting procedures for patients of all ages, handling specimens and medications, assisting with dressings, and supporting staff orientation and education. The technician also participates in supply restocking and the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification.
- CST certification from the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
- Knowledge of AORN/SGNA recommended standards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up the sterile environment and maintain the sterile field during procedures.
- Assist with patient positioning and transport as needed.
- Assist with procedures for patients of all ages, applying knowledge of procedure fundamentals and routines to support efficiency, effectiveness, and patient safety.
- Handle specimens; prepare, check, and monitor medications; and assist with dressings.
- Participate in staff orientation and education, and serve as a preceptor for employees, new graduates, and new hires.
- Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies to ensure availability.
- Promote teamwork, unity, a positive attitude, and positive working relationships among coworkers.
- Participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program, including orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Help prepare the operating room and provide required instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon and patient needs.
- Maintain knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
