SCRUB ASSISTANT TRAINEE PROGRAM- SURGICAL TECH ED- FT-1ST

About the role

A Full-Time student of a specialized internal training program. Participates in a 6-month formal education program to train for the role of a surgical technologist in the Operating Room (OR) or Surgery environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow instructions
• Active class participation
• Function as a team member
• Complete all course assignments as instructed and maintain an 80 average
• Attend class regularly as outlined in student handbook
• Follows schools policies outlined in student handbook
• Prepares equipment and supplies for use in the procedure
• Determine room is in readiness and OR suite is stocked for case
• Scrub, gown and glove self and other team members for the procedures, prepares sterile tables and instruments, utilizing proper aseptic technique
• Prepares instruments and supplies on sterile field in a timely manner
• Passes instruments accurately during case
• Counts sponges, needles and instruments with RN Circulator according to established procedures and labels all solutions/medications as they are added to the sterile field
• Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensures their proper functioning
• Collects and maintains specimens, and assures proper identification by the staff nurse
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and request additional items from RN Circulator in sufficient time for surgical teams use
• Utilizes physician preference cards in preparing for specific operative procedures and updates after each case
• Utilizes principles of universal precautions during surgical procedures
• Assist with between case clean-up and proceed with preparation for the next case, restocks supplies and equipment after surgical procedures
• Performs second assistant duties as outlined by Huntsville Hospital policy
• Performs instrument reprocessing and sterilization procedures
• Maintains sterilization records through documentation of the sterilization process
• Reports problems with sterilization immediately to the O.R. Charge Nurse
• Performs Attest (biological test) appropriately
• Operates Steris System properly and documents process
• Demonstrates accountability by staying informed of current changes in practice, new equipment, and quality initiatives
• Attends/completes all required in-services

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED; College Experience Preferred; Medical Terminology Preferred
• HH Employee: No Written Warning/Suspension Within the Year
• Experience: None
• Additional Skills/Abilities: BLS required prior to clinical rotation. Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring prioritizing and flexibility with changing tasks frequently and quickly.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset!

We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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