OR Scrub Tech

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Director, the Operating Room Technician works with the surgeon, anesthesiologist or anesthetist, and Perioperative Staff Nurse as a member of the direct patient care team during surgical intervention. Areas of responsibility include preparing and handling supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient through specific techniques and practices designed to exclude all pathogenic microorganisms for the operative wound.

Requirements

Graduate of an Operating Room Technique program or a school of vocational nursing.
None required. Prior OR experience preferred.
Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or eligible within six (6) months of employment; or current Texas licensure as Licensed Vocational Nurse preferred.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior OR experience
Current Texas licensure as Licensed Vocational Nurse

Responsibilities

Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse with the collection of data to gather meaningful information pertinent to the planned surgical intervention.
Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse in developing a plan of care that prescribes intervention to attain expected outcomes.
Assists the other members of the surgical team in implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care.
Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse in evaluation of patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Demonstrates appropriate sterile technique.
Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
Actively participates in hospital and departmental group meetings.
Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that department is compliant with all regulatory standards.
Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.