Scrub Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operating Room Technician assists the surgical team during operating procedures under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

The Technician provides direct patient care as a scrub/instrument person during surgery. Duties include arranging sterile set up, passing sponges, instruments and sutures, adjusting lights, cleaning operating room, and maintaining accurate sponge, needle and instrument count. The Technician assists with moving and positioning the patient as directed by the surgical registered nurse.

This position delivers care in a prompt and professional manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. The Technician works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support departmental objectives. The Technician provides quality customer service, participates in performance improvement efforts and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. Completion of surgical technician program preferred for certifiable Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Surgical Technician certification and completion of program preferred in OR and Surgi-Center. BLSHCP certification required.

EXPERIENCE: Preferred but not required. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.