OR Technician (Scrub Tech)

Surgery Partners, Inc•Ogden, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Technician performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Scrub Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. The Scrub Tech has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. This person maintains the sterile field and a safe environment. The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. The scrub tech prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. The scrub tech may assist with sterile processing. This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice. The scrub tech is able to identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure. The scrub tech is expected to participate in training and mentoring. This is separate from the clinical coach role (i.e. students, orderlies, etc.). This person will also provide or assist with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager (i.e. skills lab, in-services, equipment review, x-ray gown inventory etc.).

Requirements

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
Must be in good standing.
Scrub Tech Certification.
Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist (for new hires, expected within a specified timeframe after hire).

Responsibilities

Ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
Maintaining the sterile field and a safe environment.
Recognizing and addressing sharps and fire safety processes.
Preparing the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
Assisting with sterile processing.
Assisting the surgeon(s) during the procedure within the ORT scope of practice.
Identifying emergency situations and exercising judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
Assisting with room turnover, cleaning, and preparing for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.
Participating in training and mentoring.
Providing or assisting with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department.