Surgical Scrub Tech

USPI • Rio Rancho, NM

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About The Position

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center Multi Specialty Downtown is hiring a Surgical Scrub Technologist for its surgery center. The center is a specialty inpatient hospital focused on orthopedic and spinal surgery, including joint replacement, spine surgery, and other reconstructive procedures. Its mission is to provide first-class surgical services in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

The Surgical Scrub Technologist anticipates the needs of the surgical team and establishes and maintains the sterile field during operating-room procedures. The role supports safe patient care through instrument and supply preparation, infection-control practices, equipment care, and effective communication. The position reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the sterility of supplies and instruments during surgical setup.
• Assist the circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Assist the circulating nurse in gathering surgical supplies and equipment.
• Perform preoperative and intraoperative sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
• Help keep physician preference cards accurate and updated.
• Retain specimens for pathology and confirm the specimen source and name with the surgeon.
• Transport surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas and assist sterile supply staff with cleaning and reprocessing instrument sets.
• Interact appropriately and effectively with patients and others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Use Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices.
• Assist with environmental hazard and infection-control surveillance and participate in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follow equipment and safety guidelines and use and care for equipment knowledgeably.
• Serve as a resource to other health care team members.
• Attend required in-services, conferences, and meetings.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staffs, patients, and employees.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality according to policy.
• Maintain designated certifications, such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Act in accordance with the center’s vision, mission, and business philosophy.
• Comply with policies and procedures and follow safety guidelines to maintain a safe work and patient-care environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed