Surgical Scrub Technician

Distro•Indianapolis, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Scrub Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper care and use of surgical instruments and supporting approved procedures. The role assembles and inspects supplies and equipment, prepares instruments and the operating or procedure room, follows aseptic technique, and maintains the availability and safety of instruments and supplies. It also includes documenting patient-care records, communicating patient status to other care providers, and responding promptly to the needs of patients and physicians. The technician supports the facility’s mission, policies, ethical standards, compliance program, and safety practices. They are expected to communicate professionally, contribute as a positive team member, participate in learning and facility activities, and use resources responsibly. The position involves exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and work around both hazardous and non-hazardous equipment. The role reports to the Clinical Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Local candidates required.
Accreditation through CAAHEP or ABHES.
Completion of a surgical scrub technician course.
Operating room experience.
Strong ethical and moral character references.
Cooperative work attitude toward coworkers, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
Ability to promote a favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and the general public.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems.
Accuracy, attention to detail, timeliness, and organization.
Ability to accomplish tasks with little supervision.
Dependability, including attendance, punctuality, following instructions, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods and walk; occasionally reach overhead and down low; and handle the physical demands of equipment and patient-care activities.
Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment.
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs.
Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems, and occasionally make judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous operating room experience.
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience.

Responsibilities

Perform specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure.
Assemble supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards.
Inspect equipment to confirm it is in proper working condition.
Follow aseptic technique and operating or procedure room procedures, including when opening sterile packages and preparing for procedures.
Arrange instruments according to the procedure and confirm they work properly.
Maintain the availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays and ensure supplies are readily accessible in the operating room.
Report suspected or observed breaks in sterile technique and act according to policy.
Use, care for, clean, and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed.
Handle equipment and instruments to ensure their availability and safety.
Assist with storing and stocking supplies as directed.
Maintain and update instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards.
Respond promptly to the needs of patients and physicians.
Document patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures.
Accurately communicate patient status to others responsible for patient care.
Follow facility policies, procedures, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
Adhere to safety policies and report suspected safety violations, hazards, and noncompliance to the safety officer or designated person.
Use facility resources appropriately, report wasteful practices, and recommend cost-effective improvements.
Participate in facility committees, meetings, in-services, activities, and continuing education; share knowledge gained with staff.
Promote a respectful, professional, and positive environment when interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.