Lead Surgical Scrub Tech - Orthopedic focus

Scrub Tech Job Description NorCal Orthopedic Surgery Center is looking for a surgical technician to join their team. NorCal Orthopedic Surgery Center is an ASC specializing in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Trauma, and Pain Management. Case variety ranges from carpal tunnel releases to total joint replacements. The center excels in patient care and the patient experience alongside our physicians at Golden State Orthopedics, Easy Bay Shoulder, and Pain Medicine Consultants. In addition to scrubbing cases the lead surgical tech will be the responsible for the daily oversight of the other technicians. Ensuring that equipment and instruments are available or have been ordered for future cases and physician satisfaction. The Scrub Tech performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Scrub Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. The scrub Tech has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. This person maintains the sterile field and a safe environment. The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. The scrub tech prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. The scrub tech may assist with sterile processing. This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice. The scrub tech is able to identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure. The scrub tech is expected to participate in training and mentoring. This is separate from the clinical coach role (i.e. students, orderlies, etc.). This person will also provide or assist with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager (i.e. skills lab, in-services, equipment review, x-ray gown inventory etc.) Minimum Qualifications: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix Must be in good standing. Preferred Qualifications: Scrub Tech Certification Orthopedic Surgery Experience Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Surgery Partners Brand