Scrub Tech (CST) - Labor and Delivery Phoebe Sumter PRN

Under the supervision of the Director and/or Nurse Manager, the scrub nurse/tech assists surgeons on all operative and endoscopic procedures for patients ranging in age from birth to geriatric.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing or technical degree in nursing or surgical technician
• 4 years additional relevant experience
• 1+ year nursing or surgical technician experience
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist (required)
• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensures operating room is ready for procedure
• Assists in preparing room and operating instruments and supplies using aseptic technique
• Prepares sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments appropriate for procedures
• Drapes sterile field or assists surgeons with draping
• Counts all laps, sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse
• Assists surgeons with surgeries and keeps track of all sponges, needles, and instruments
• Communicates with the circulating nurse on case status and needed supplies
• Ensures specimens are handed off to the circulating nurse
• Cleans operative site and applies dressing as directed by the surgeon
• Cleans the surgical room after procedures
• Gathers instruments and cleans mayo and back table(s)
• Assists in moving patient from OR table to bed or stretcher
• Takes instruments to Central Sterile for processing; disposes of trash and linen
• Documents required information and data accurately and in a timely fashion
• Collects and prioritizes data based on patient condition and needs
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data
• Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs duties in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility, including specialty certifications
• Attends staff meetings, mandatory in-services, and completes competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency in providing age-specific care to all patients
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate