SCRUB TECHNICIAN

SCRUB TECHNICIAN

The Surgery Center at The Valley - Little Rock, AR 72212

Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? Do you want to work for a dynamic and busy organization that cares about patients and staff?

If so...

McFarland Eye Care wants YOU!!!

Monday-Friday, no nights, no weekends! Paid holidays! Full Health & Dental Benefits, PTO/Vacation, 401K and so much more!

Employee Discounts on Contacts, Eye Wear, LASIK, Surgical Procedures, Cosmetic Treatments/Injections, Etc

Job Summary :

Responsible for handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Must have an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of their surgeon for the day. Must maintain the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and be constantly vigilant to maintain a sterile field.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare the operating room for surgery following established protocols and maintaining proper sterile techniques to insure the safety of the patient and team members.
• Insure that adequate supplies are available for the surgical procedure.
• Turn on and/or check equipment to make sure that it is in working order and ready for surgery.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Assist Circulator with equipment preparation.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and apply body draping to patient. Assist surgeon in removing gown and gloves and remove patient body draping.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization following established protocols.
• Dispose of all materials on each case in a proper container. Assists in prepping the room for the next patient.
• Assist with proofreading surgery charts before they are filed.
• As assigned review surgical charts for accuracy and prepare new surgical charts
• Check all supplies in rooms on a regular basis to assure that no supplies are outdated.
• Perform daily tasks and environmental checklists.

Qualifications

Education

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills/Other Requirements

Required:

• Ability to work in a professional, positive and pleasant way with other team members.
• Typing ability of 35 wpm.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and team members.
• React calmly and effectively in stressful situations.
• CPR Certified.

Desired:

• At least 6 months surgical scrub tech experience.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures and medical record requirements.

Physical/Mental Demands :

• Regularly stand and walk
• Occasional stress from workload or from dealing with upset patients or emergency situations.
• Normal vision and hearing needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.