Surgical Scrub Tech
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. Scrub Tech Full-time positions are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus! The Scrub Tech performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Scrub Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. The scrub Tech has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. This person maintains the sterile field and a safe environment. The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. The scrub tech prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. The scrub tech may assist with sterile processing. This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice. The scrub tech is able to identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure. The scrub tech is expected to participate in training and mentoring. This is separate from the clinical coach role (i.e. students, orderlies, etc.). This person will also provide or assist with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager (i.e. skills lab, in-services, equipment review, x-ray gown inventory etc.).
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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
