Surgical Tech - PRN

Job Summary Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Job Title Scrub Technician Reporting Relationship Reports to the Clinical Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures. Anticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations. Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures. Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs “life” of instrument. Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment. Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment; is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre‑operatively and intra‑operatively with the circulating nurse. Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants. Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated. Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon. Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets. Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background. Uses standard universal precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment. Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills. Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment. Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team. Attends in services, conferences, and meetings as required. Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy. Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center. Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the center. Complies with policies and procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. High school graduate or equivalent. BLS required. Surgical Technologist state license. Surgical Technologist national certification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience High School Diploma / GED plus completion of a Scrub Technician Program, and one to two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Demands The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear. The employee shall regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Benefits Hourly Rate: $28‑$40 (based on experience). USPI offers the following benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays Health savings accounts, health‑care & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee assistance program, employee discount program Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical‑illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr United Surgical Partners International