Scrub Technician

FILLMORE EYE CLINIC INCORPORATED•Alamogordo, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Trained technician/assistant who assists the practitioner and registered nurse in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the Center, in accordance with established procedures per AORN standards. Works under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Functions cooperatively with the practitioners and staff exhibiting teamwork characteristics.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Valid CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related work experience in operating room preferred.
Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting certification through Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solver with analytical skills
Well-organized with attention to detail.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to perform an eight-minute or less turnover time between cases.

Responsibilities

Observes universal precautions.
Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of exposure control plan.
Maintains patient right-to-privacy by not discussing privileged information.
Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibilities for own professional growth and development.
Performs other tasks and duties as directed by the ASC director or practitioner, which are within their legal limitations.
Assists in preparing operating room for planned procedure.
Scrubs hands and arms, dries and dons sterile gown and gloves according to AORN standards.
Sets up sterile operating field with instruments and supplies necessary for that particular procedure; arranges instruments, sutures, drapes and supplies per AORN standards.
Assists in gowning and gloving the surgeon and assistants in a sterile manner.
Assists with draping the operative site.
Observes strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and the surgeon.
Passes instruments, supplies and sutures to the surgeon and assistants as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
Keeps sterile tables neat and orderly.
Sees that all instruments, needles, sponges and other supplies are removed from the operative field.
Responsible for having correct sutures and instruments for the surgeon as the case requires.
Isolates “dirty” or contaminated instruments and supplies as used, so as to minimize the spread of infection.
Demonstrates care in handling of surgical instruments per facility policy.