Scrub Technician

Position TitleScrub Technician Great Bend HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Surgical Technologist - GB, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she understands the surgical procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the surgical procedure and is maintains constant vigilance of the sterile field.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsFollowing department standards maintains asepsis, positioning, prepping and draping, needle and instrument count, specimen care and dressing application.Prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization; cleans and decontaminates instruments; assists in cleaning/preparing OR suite for next case.Provides appropriate instrumentation to surgeon.Identifies changes in condition and reports to RN/Charge Nurse.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Licensure and CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Completion of a certified scrub technician program.Certified Surgical Technologist, LPN or EMT licensure required or two or more years of direct scrub related experience in hospital, surgery center or military background can be substituted for CST, LPN or EMT credentialCertified Surgical Technologist, LPN or EMT licensure required or two or more years of direct scrub related experience in hospital, surgery center or military background can be substituted for CST, LPN or EMT credential.Knowledge RequirementsKnowledge of principles, methods and techniques involved in performing OR services and adapting or modifying standards of practices for care of specific medical cases.Important Information for You to Know as You Apply:The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.