Scrub Assistant - Highlands Surgery - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System • Scottsboro, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Scrub Tech program.
• BCLS certification required (must be completed within the Provisionary Period).

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and supplies for use in the procedure.
• Determine room is in readiness and OR suite is stocked for case.
• Scans case carts / instruments on each case.
• Scrubs, gowns and glove self and other team members for the procedures, prepares sterile tables and instruments, utilizing proper aseptic technique.
• Prepares instruments and supplies on sterile field in a timely manner.
• Passes instruments accurately during case.
• Counts sponges, needles and instruments with RN Circulator according to established procedure.
• Labels all solutions/medications as they are added to the sterile field.
• Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensure their proper functioning.
• Collects and maintains specimens and assures proper identification by the staff nurse.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and request additional items from RN Circulator in sufficient time for surgical teams use.
• Utilizes physician preference cards in preparing for specific operative procedures and updates after each case.
• Utilizes principles of Standard Precautions during surgical procedures.
• Direct and assist with between case clean-up and proceed with preparation for the next case, restocks supplies and equipment after surgical procedures.
• Performs second assistant duties as outlined by Huntsville Hospital policy.
• Performs instrument reprocessing and sterilization procedures.
• Identifies instruments and places in instrument sets completely.
• Operates sterilizers.
• Maintains sterilization records through documentation of the sterilization process.
• Reports problems with sterilization immediately to the O.R. Charge Nurse.
• Performs Attest (biological test) appropriately.
• Assists in orientation of new employee and provides support as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability by staying informed of current changes in practice, new equipment, and quality initiatives.
• Attends/completes all required in-services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED