Certified Scrub Technician (Full-time)

Scrub Technician

Seeking energetic full-time Scrub Technician for a fast-paced Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery Center in Itasca, IL. NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS & NO HOLIDAYS!

Job Qualifications:

• Highly motivated and ability to multi-task efficiently under demanding situations.
• BLS on hire or within 90 days of hire.
• Has at least 1-3 years of full time CST experience preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Identified the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical team.
• Prepares the operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performed.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedure, rules and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protects patient and employees by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment prior to start of surgical case and reports any malfunctions to Administrator.
• Maintains supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed supplies and report any needs to materials or designee.
• Will be available to the physician for assistance with site verification or other as needed.
• Reviews OR schedule daily, as well as collaborating with Administrator, anesthesia and surgical staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and equipment.
• Opens and prepares the operating room suite each morning.
• Is responsible for maintaining and being familiar with each equipment tray used.
• Pulls cases for the next day's surgery.
• Performs OR room turnover utilizing proper aseptic technique at all times.