Scrub Technician II
CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ
•$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.
- Successful completion of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
- The certification must be held and maintained by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- CPR Certification required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous related experience a plus.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
