Certified Surgical Scrub Technician

*Title: * Certified Surgical Scrub Technician *Reports to*: Clinical Director *Main Function: *Responsible for the instruments in the operating room *Duties and Responsibilities* 1.
Philosophy · Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals and objectives · Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures · Follows the facility’s Standards for Ethical Business Conduct · Conducts oneself as a positive role model and team member · Cognizant of patient’s rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties · Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities 2.
Communication · Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers · Interactions with others are positive, respectful, and considerate · Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction · Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques 3.
Financial Practices · Utilizes facility resources appropriately avoiding wasteful practices · Reports wasteful practices · Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements 4.
Compliance Program · Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted Compliance Program · Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures 5.
Performance Improvement Program · Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Performance Improvement Program · Performs according to established performance improvement policies and procedures 6.
Safety/Risk Management Program · Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities · Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance to the Safety Officer or other designated person 7.
Professional Competence · Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences · Contributes to growth and education of staff by sharing knowledge gained in continuing education · Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations · Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities · Open to suggestions and recommendations *Duties* · Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure · Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards · Inspects equipment for proper working condition · Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures · Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packagesand preparing for the procedure · Arranges instruments according to routine for given procedure · Confirms that instruments work properly.
· Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays · Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts according to policy · Correctly utilizes, cares for, cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment as directed · Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety · Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure · Assists in work area by cleaning, storing, packaging and sterilizing instruments · Assists in storing and stocking of supplies as directed.
· Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards · Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician · Documents patient care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures · Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status *Qualifications* 1.
Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians 2.
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public 3.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems *Requirements* _Required_ 1.
High school graduate or GED certification 2.
Surgical scrub technician course 3.
Operating Room experience 4.
Strong ethical and moral character references _Preferred_ 1.
Two years previous Operating Room experience 2.
ASC experience *Job Quality Requirements* 1.
Accuracy 2.
Attention to detail 3.
Timeliness 4.
Organization 5.
Degree of supervision needed to accomplish task *Dependability* 1.
Attendance 2.
Punctuality 3.
Ability to follow instructions 4.
Ability to meet deadlines *Working Conditions* 1.
Sitting and/or standing a considerable amount of time; walking 2.
Occasional overhead and low reaching 3.
Physical strength required for equipment needs and patient care activities 4.
Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities 5.
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs 6.
Constant and frequent judgment and response 7.
Occasional judgment and response to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $30.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Healthcare setting: * Ambulatory surgery center Medical specialties: * Surgery Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * ASC: 1 year (Required) * Operating Room: 2 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Nashville, TN 37209: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person