Certified Scrub Tech - PRN

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Performs surgical scrubbing and assisting duties within and support of the sterile field during operative procedures.
• Affirms proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation and equipment while maintaining the sterile field.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of principles and practices of sterile and aseptic technique and infection control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies utilized in the operating room within the hospital or hospital out patient department.
• Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility information and adhering to the HIPAA policy.
• Reports, in good faith, any known or suspected activity that appears to violate laws, rules, regulations or the SP Code of Conduct.
• Fulfills annual Healthstream continuing education requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to be self-directed.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and receptiveness to change.
• Sets priorities, responds timely to issues, which require a decision, and ensures desired results are achieved by means of consistent follow through.

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance.
• Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty.
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required.
• Optimal auditory acuity required.
• Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential to performing assigned duties.
• Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit.
• May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations, limited radiation, hazardous chemicals, or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential.
• Climates control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team.
• Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the job.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of surgical technician program, CST certification, and documented experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) prerequisite.
• 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Demonstrates ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
• Must be computer literate with basic fundamental computer skills that are required to perform essential job related duties.