Scrub Tech- Full Time

Surgery Partners Careers•Wichita, KS

9h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in the infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments, and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team-oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. CPR required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within 18 months of hire.
CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified.
Must be certified in Basic Life Support.
Ortho Experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting.
May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients.
Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body.
Completes a safety check prior to the start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly.
May assist with prep for patient procedure.
May transport patients to the procedure room.
May assist with positioning on the procedure table.
Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed.
Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
Retracts, cuts sutures, and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure.
Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on the type of procedure performed.
Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens.
Applies dressings.
Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher.
Cleans and restocks the procedure room.
Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures.
Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management.
Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization, and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high-level disinfection.
Performs other duties as assigned.