Surgical Scrub Tech

Nevada Regional Medical Center•Nevada, MO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position follows a quality management system based on standards of nursing care and practice, integrated with the medical center’s plan. The role aims to identify and implement cost-effective means of meeting patient needs through appropriate resource utilization. A key aspect is positively impacting the patient experience through enhanced communication and accurate electronic medical record documentation. The Surgical Scrub Tech assists nursing staff with patient care duties within their scope of practice, utilizing current Surgical Technologist Theory appropriate to the age of patients served. They adhere to Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and State Practice Guidelines, employing Principles of Strategic Quality Management, maintaining a safe environment, following the patient's plan of care, and collaborating with RNs and other disciplines. The role requires behavior and practice consistent with the mission and objectives of NRMC.

Requirements

Must maintain a telephone in residence.
Be able to report within 15 minutes of contact for STAT call-back while on call.
Adhere to the dress code at NRMC.
Must successfully pass Patient Care Orientation.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology preferred.
Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow a quality management system based on standards of nursing care and practice, operating from quality improvement principles, and integrated with the medical center’s plan.
Identify and implement the most cost effective means of meeting the patient needs through appropriate utilization of resources.
Positively impacts the patient experience at Nevada Regional Medical Center through enhanced clear, respectful, and effective communication skills.
Provides accurate documentation of patient information in the electronic medical record.
Assists nursing staff with duties, within scope of practice, in providing essential patient cares as assigned.
Utilizes current Surgical Technologist Theory appropriate to the age of patients served, follows Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and State Practice Guidelines to deliver care.
Utilizes Principles of Strategic Quality Management, maintains a safe environment of care, follows plan of care established for patient, contributes to a collaborative practice with RNs and other disciplines, and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of NRMC.