Certified Scrub Tech, PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Works in the Procedural Rooms with the doctor and circulating nurse. Assist the doctor in procedures that require a sterile setup and maintain sterile fields. Assesses the room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases, and ensures all appropriate needs of the Procedural team are met. Monitors, positions, and assists patients during and after procedures. Responsible for a smooth workflow, including room turnovers and openly communication

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Approaches the patient in a kind and friendly manner.
• Responds to the patient’s inappropriate behavior in a therapeutic manner.
• Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Adapts nursing procedures to meet the needs for treatment of individual neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in neonate to geriatric patients and is able to treat appropriately.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Directs and assists in the maintenance and handling of special equipment and instruments.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Adjusts expectations of patient behavior and acts according to the effect medication has on the patient.
• Positions patients safely; pads and protects bony prominences.
• Preps and drapes patients correctly for all procedures.
• Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during all procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of OR suites before and between cases and after terminal case, based on the patient’s infection class.
• Restocks OR suite as needed.
• Carries out established techniques for safe administration of medications and parenteral fluids, as per hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions, and side effects.
• Is able to open sterile supplies and set up for the procedure.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care, and operation of all surgical equipment.
• Checks all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
• Prepares room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual surgical procedure.
• Always maintains an orderly and sterile instrument table and Mayo for the purpose of efficiency; follows department standard set-up.
• Anticipates needs of surgeon during intraoperative phase.
• Appropriately responds to the patient in an emergency or physically distressing situation.
• Effectively communicates with the physician in accounting for all sponges, needles, and instruments during and after the procedure and documents in the appropriate area. Reports discrepancies to Circulating RN and the surgeon immediately.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived test results.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships with co-workers for the patient’s benefit.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of instrument processing, sterilization, and biological monitoring. Actively participates in instrument processing, as schedule allows.
• Consults with other staff members when in question or unfamiliar with equipment or procedure.
• Is able to perform all duties of a scrub nurse.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time; does not waste time.

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Regulatory Requirements

• Scrub Tech Certification
• BLS Certification