Surgical Tech FT

About the position

The Scrub Technician plays a crucial role in the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and establishing and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. This position requires effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety and hygiene protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon/physician's needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs 'life' of instrument.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.
• Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees.
• Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program.
• One to two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BLS required.
• Surgical Technologist State License.
• Surgical Technologist National Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave).
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.