Scrub Tech - Operating Room Per Diem Varied Shifts

Jupiter Medical Center • Jupiter, FL

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About The Position

The Scrub Technician is a member of the surgical team who performs scrub duties throughout surgical procedures and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The technician assists the RN in maintaining surgeons’ preferences for listed procedures within the assigned specialty, stays current with new procedures, and assists team members with specialty-specific instrumentation and equipment. The collaborative efforts of the RN and Scrub Technician support patient care excellence and physician satisfaction. Other duties may be assigned.

The role calls for effective collaboration, peer support, teamwork, emotional intelligence, integrity, adaptability, clear communication, and respect for diversity and inclusion. The position can be physically demanding and may require working in a stressful environment, working independently, making sound decisions, and remaining detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Annual threshold requirements include completing Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, attending new employee orientation, participating in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintaining required professional licenses and certifications.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of surgical technician training courses in an academic or military setting.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Frequently assist in lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
• Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scrub duties throughout surgical procedures as a member of the surgical team.
• Work under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist the RN in maintaining surgeons’ preferences for listed procedures in the assigned specialty.
• Remain current with new procedures.
• Assist other team members with instrumentation and equipment associated with the assigned specialty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, including new employee orientation.
• Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED