Surgical Services technician Certified - Surgery - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (6:45 AM to 3:15 PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
About The Position
Under the direction of the RN, the scrub technician functions as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team in the scrub/assistant role, working alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The technician helps prepare the operating room and provides surgeons and patients with the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed for a variety of surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon and patient needs. The position requires ongoing knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization. The technician supports the unit and organization, and uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication to help achieve customer satisfaction and maintain a positive work environment. The role sets and maintains the sterile field, assists with patient positioning and transport, and supports procedures for patients of all ages. It also involves specimen care, medication preparation and monitoring, dressing assistance, staff orientation and education, supply stocking, teamwork, and participation in organizational performance-improvement activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- CST certification from the NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting).
- Knowledge of AORN/SGNA recommended standards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Set up the sterile environment and maintain the sterile field during procedures.
- Assist with patient positioning and transport as needed.
- Assist with procedures for patients of all ages, applying knowledge of procedure fundamentals and routines to support efficient, effective, and safe care.
- Care for specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
- Participate in staff orientation and education and act as a preceptor for employees, new graduates, and new hires.
- Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.
- Promote unity and teamwork by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
- Participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program, including orientation, education, quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Help prepare the operating room and provide the instrumentation, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures, anticipating surgeon and patient needs.
- Maintain knowledge of specialty equipment and instrument function, including inspection, replacement, and sterilization.
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Education Level
High school or GED
