Scrub Tech - CVOR Full Time 7:00am - 3:00pm

Jupiter Medical Center•Jupiter, FL

About The Position

The Scrub Technician performs scrub duties throughout surgical procedures as part of the surgical team and works under the direction of a registered nurse. The technician assists the nurse specialty leader in maintaining surgeon preferences for listed surgical procedures and maintains current knowledge of new procedures and equipment associated with the specialty. The technician also assists other team members as needed. The role requires continuous competency review, development of new competencies as technology changes, and strong teamwork with the Registered Nurse specialty leader. The RN and scrub tech specialty must work together to achieve excellence in patient care and physician satisfaction. The technician performs other duties as assigned. The position can be physically demanding and requires working in a stressful environment, making sound decisions, attention to detail, alertness, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. Annual Joint Commission education, in-service and health requirements, TB/PPD surveillance, and maintenance of required professional certifications must be completed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
One year of experience as a CVOR Surgical Technician.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Ability to frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

Perform scrub duties throughout surgical procedures as part of the surgical team.
Work under the direction of a registered nurse.
Assist the nurse specialty leader in maintaining surgeon preferences for listed surgical procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of new procedures and equipment associated with the specialty.
Assist other team members as needed.
Continuously review competencies and develop new competencies as technology changes.
Collaborate with the Registered Nurse specialty leader to support patient care and physician satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete annual Joint Commission education, in-service and health requirements, and TB/PPD surveillance.
Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.