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Certified Scrub Technician

1 month ago


Machias, United States Down East Community Hospital Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

JOB SUMMARY AND SCOPE

The Certified Scrub Technician is responsible for the safe, sterile set up and handling of all surgical instrumentation during scheduled and emergency surgical cases. This includes gathering of all necessary instrumentation and supplies noted on surgeons pick sheets. The employee must be conscientious with regards to procedures and capable of accepting pressure assignments, clerical assignments and other duties relative to the department. They must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • The operating room is a specialized area requiring work of heavy demand and use of Standard Blood and Body Fluid Precautions.
  • Responsible for ensuring biological and chemical tests at beginning of every day shift if assigned and record results in appropriate log.
  • Requires standing in one position for long periods of time, holding limbs for long periods of time, holding retractors in awkward positions for long periods of time.
  • Ensure timely and accurate surgical counts of instruments and soft goods.
  • Manage patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner.
  • Processes contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central Service.
  • Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
  • Processes all items appropriately following manufacturer’s instructions
  • Applies aseptic technique in daily work assignments.
  • Stores supplies and equipment in appropriate location.
  • Cares for instruments, syringes, needles and special procedure items and is knowledgeable in their usage, this includes cleaning of colonoscopes.
  • Assures tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.
  • Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam and all general equipment.
  • Handling of sharps, power equipment and instruments properly.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands.
  • Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department.

*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.


Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program and possesses a current ORT certification.
  • Current OR experience essential.
  • BCLS required.
  • Evidence of continuing education in the area of surgical technology.
  • Knowledge about OR supplies, inventory and operating room equipment preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with department personnel, hospital personnel, medical staff, and sales and repair representatives.
  • Call will be required on week days, weekends and holidays as needed.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Clinical: Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds independently. Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds using mechanical and other assistive devices. Walks, stands, kneels, bends most of the time. Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision is necessary. Normal hearing acuity.

EXPOSURE RISK

Exposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

  • Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
  • Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
  • Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.

COMPLIANCE

  • Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
  • Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
  • Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
  • Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.
  • Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.