Surgical Scrub Technician- PRN

Essential Functions

• Affixes instruments and supplies to the surgeon and performs other tasks as directed.
• Maintains patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping as well as throughout the surgical procedure.
• Assists the surgical team in maintaining patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping as well as throughout the surgical procedure.
• Hands instruments and supplies to the surgeon and performs other tasks as directed.
• Performs daily sterilization of equipment and supplies.
• Communicates supply and equipment repairs to the RN.
• Maintains universal precautions in daily job duties.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.

Education & Certification

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification is required.
• BLS Mandatory prior to first day.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant certification is required.
• BLS Mandatory prior to first day.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of outpatient procedure room policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and sterile technique.
• Skill in effective participation on a surgical team.
• Skill in safety and infection control procedures by appropriately setting up a sterile procedure room and monitoring instrument use.
• Skill in equipment maintenance by effectively checking machines and supplies, stocking and initiating maintenance requests.
• Skill in computer applications and EMR systems.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks efficiently.
• Interacts with physicians, patients and team members.
• Communicates pertinent information to the RN and surgeon.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.

Environmental Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within community.