Surgical Scrub Tech

Surgery Partners, Inc•San Ramon, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NorCal Orthopedic Surgery Center is looking for a surgical technician to join their team. NorCal Orthopedic Surgery Center is an ASC specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Trauma, and Pain Management. Case variety ranges from carpal tunnel releases to total joint replacements. The center excels in patient care and the patient experience alongside our physicians at Golden State Orthopedics, Easy Bay Shoulder, and Pain Medicine Consultants.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
Must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Scrub Tech Certification
Orthopedic Surgery Experience

Responsibilities

Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure.
Supports system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
Actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan.
Ensures the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
Maintains the sterile field and a safe environment.
Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
May assist with sterile processing.
Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice.
Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and prepares for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.
Participates in training and mentoring (separate from clinical coach role).
Provides or assists with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager (e.g., skills lab, in-services, equipment review, x-ray gown inventory etc.).