Surgical Technician

Scrub Technician provides patient care under the direct supervision of the O.R. Staff Nurse through scrubbing surgical cases. Assisting the Nurse with circulating duties to include: helping to obtain the appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedure.

Education

Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program - Preferred

License & Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Set up OR room per guidelines for each procedure, with quick turn over times between cases.
• Seeks and maintains National certification after one year of employment and or eligibility requirements met for specific certification.
• Light sources, instruments and accessory equipment are consistently checked for proper functioning. Performs as an assistant to attending physician under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures by cleaning counters, light sources, carts, emptying suction canisters and sets up appropriate equipment for next procedure.
• Correct procedure card for supplies and instruments is identified and used. Sufficient quantities of supplies and instruments are pulled for each procedure. Case carts are completed accurately and promptly.
• Assists in room set up. Helps move/transport patients. Assists with patient prepping.
• Educates and implements AORN standards. Educates and implements environmental standards.
• Follows established processes for achievement of tasks. Keep team leader/management team informed of tasks not completed or challenges in assignments.

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