Scrub Technician II

CentraState Healthcare System • Freehold, NJ

5d • $27 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for a Scrub Technician in the Operating Room. The Scrub Technician functions as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a RN. This role performs scrub duties on surgical cases and assists RN in setting up for surgical procedures. On-call coverage for off hours, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of OR Technician program (or graduate of accredited LPN program with NJ license) preferred.
• Previous related experience a plus.
• Successful completion of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists. Must have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps OR Coast Guard of the United States. The certification must be held and maintained by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains aseptic technique throughout surgical procedure. Reports and breaks in technique to surgeon and circulator.
• Reports any defective equipment immediately.
• Obtains extra equipment necessary for surgical procedure.
• Observes progress of surgery and demonstrates an ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and possible need for additional instruments and supplies.
• Opens sterile supplies using appropriate technique.
• Clarifies name and expiration of medication with circulator.
• Labels all medications and solutions used on surgical field.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of drug actions used in surgery.
• Arranges instruments and supplies properly for specific procedure.
• Maintains surgical field in orderly fashion to facilitate accessibility and relief by another staff member.
• Returns supplies to proper areas.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the function of the sterilization and decontamination principles.
• Provides considerate respectful care focused on the patients' individual needs.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and /or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Performs count properly following CentraState Medical Center policy and procedure.
• Is aware of corrective action taken when count is incorrect.
• Signs operative record appropriately when count is complete at end of case.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

What This Job Offers

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