Description

Surgical Scrub Technicians are responsible for preparation and post-procedure care of supplies, equipment, and instruments needed for the surgical case. They provide assistance to the surgeon during the procedure and the perioperative RN throughout the performance.

Essential Functions

Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures.

Plans, set up, performs, and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech.

Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.

Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy.

Non-Essential Functions

Performs other duties as assigned

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects, and committees as assigned

Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS

Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary

Accepts all call schedule as directed

Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

Organizational Expectations

Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.

Provide effective mentoring

Be loyal to the absent

Always manage up

Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's

Uphold the facilities Standards of Performance

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Certification as a Surgical Scrub Tech or no less than 18 months of experience as a Surgical Scrub Tech prior to July 1, 2006

Current BLS certification

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