CVOR Scrub Technician Certified - Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona Healthcare•Flagstaff, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The CVOR Tech 2, under the supervision of the Director and/or Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for interventions using appropriate techniques. This role provides technical services as assigned and directed, and assists with procedures. The CVOR Tech 2 assists and/or performs patient procedures within the scope of their unit-specific Skills Summation. They seek assistance and support when necessary, assist in data collection, organize those aspects of patient care for which they are responsible, and maintain accountability for their own practice and delegated functions. Within a specified work period, they provide care consistent with the overall admission to post-discharge plan and practice within accepted ethical and legal parameters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED - Required
Completion of OR Technician program - Required
BLS - Required
Recent experience as OR Tech - Required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in direct patient care setting as CNA/PCT or SPD - Preferred

Responsibilities

Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients of all ages, bilingual patients, emotionally distressed patients and families, and with hospital personnel within the facility.
Possess visual and hearing acuity, and/or the ability to assess, document and implement actions required to meet patient/family needs.
Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.
Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner.
Prioritizes and addresses technical needs to meet patient conditions.
Provides safe patient care for the intra-operative phase, including specimen handling and medication labeling and handling.
Communicates need for appropriate referrals to RN as indicated by expressed patient/family need.
Accurately processes and communicates provider orders to RN.
Facilitates efficient room turnovers as evidenced by appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and assisting the team as needed.
Assists with updating the physician preference cards as appropriate.
Assists the health care team during surgical procedures by integrating an understanding of anatomy and physiology with the surgical procedure.
Maintains, monitors, and restocks equipment and supplies as assigned or as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge in the use of department medical equipment, refer to unit specific competency summation.
Appropriately manages equipment, supplies and medications.
Prepares appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for specific procedures and be able to anticipate the sequence of events and needs of the surgeon and patient.
Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training within the specified time frame.
Practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters.