Surgical Scrub Tech (Ambulatory Surgery Center)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job description:

State of the art multispecialty Surgery Center is looking for full-time Surgical Scrub Technician.  Must have previous surgical experience is Ortho, Pain, Neuro, Spine. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient positioning, draping, sterile instrument and supplies set-up effectively working with surgeon in OR.
• Assures instruments and equipment are ordered as per physician request.
• Prepare and organize surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintain disposable supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of care and handling specimens, surgical instruments, supplies and equipment including flash sterilization.
• Assists in preparation of surgical procedures by anticipating needs of physician and patient.
• Prepares operating area safely and in an organized manner. Utilizes the surgeons preference cards and selects the appropriate supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner. Cares for equipment to prolong useful life. Prioritizes and uses time efficiently. Delegates tasks effectively to insure maximum productivity and functioning of the department
• Creates and maintains sterile field.
• Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families. Uses patient restraints appropriately.
• Works efficiently with physicians and RN's with respect to multispecialty surgical procedures done in the OR, with specialized equipment, trays and instruments.
• Demonstrates good use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required:

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Preferred Education:

• Associate’s Degree - preferred.
• Active certification as a surgical technologist.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Required:

• One year of clinical experience as a OR Scrub Technologist.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

License, Certification, Registration or Designation Required:

• BLS Card, ACLS Card