Certified Scrub Tech - FT (40 Hours) - Day Shift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to clean, sterilize, and assemble equipment, instruments, special trays, packs.
• Sterilize supplies obtained from other departments and return them to appropriate areas.
• Order stock and inventory supply closets as well as surgery.
• Attend all staff meetings and required in-services.
• Communicate with colleagues, peers and superiors through succinct expression and receptive listening.
• Participate in resolving problems of the department.
• Help maintain and update all surgical procedure cards and make notebooks.
• Safely operate the steam and steris sterilizer.
• Absorb and apply changes in laws and regulations pertinent to the O.R.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Remain cognizant of changing laws and regulations pertinent to the O.R. and develops and recommends policies and procedures to assure compliance with the changing laws.
• Maintain required confidentiality.
• Deal with anger, frustration and criticism in a constructive manner.
• Assume responsibility for personal actions and results.
• Help nurse recover surgery patients when necessary.
• Prepare and arrange instruments, supplies, and assist the surgeon by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate, plans for and responds to the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments used during the surgical procedure.
• Assure that all team members adhere to the principles of aseptic technique.
• Hold retractor placed by the surgeon or assistant.
• Move the endoscope at the duration and visualization of the physician.
• Closing biopsy forceps under the direct supervision of the physician allowing him to remove tissue samples.
• Assist physicians in other areas of the hospital.
• Maintain the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field throughout the operation.
• Actively engage in quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Surgical Technology
• Previous experience as a scrub tech

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology

Skills/Competencies

• Complete twelve (12) hours of Sterile Processing (SPD) training via webinars, podcasts, formal classes or online study.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts up to 100 or more pounds consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, lifting, pulling, and twisting.