Operating Room Scrub Technician

1 week ago


Flagstaff, Arizona, United States Northern Arizona Health Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary

The Operating Room Scrub Technician, under the guidance of the Director and/or Clinical Manager/Coordinator, is tasked with the preparation of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical interventions, employing suitable techniques. This role provides assigned technical services and supports patient procedures within the defined scope of unit-specific competencies. The position operates within a hospital-based, inpatient environment.


Key Responsibilities

Patient Care
* Effectively prioritizes and addresses technical requirements to align with patient conditions.

Assists the surgical team during operations by applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology in conjunction with the surgical process.

Ensures safe patient care throughout the intra-operative phase, which includes proper specimen handling and medication management.

Equipment Management
* Prepares the necessary instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for specific surgical procedures, anticipating the sequence of events and the needs of both the surgeon and the patient.

Maintains, monitors, and replenishes equipment and supplies as required.

Opens surgical instruments for each case appropriately, anticipating the physician's requirements during procedures.

Department Collaboration
* Accurately communicates provider preferences to the nursing staff.

Facilitates efficient turnover of surgical rooms as a scrub technician, ensuring the availability of appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment while assisting the team as necessary.

Participates in the updating of physician preference cards as needed.

Engages in the training and education of new staff and colleagues regarding aseptic techniques and processes.


Compliance and Safety
* Adheres to all regulatory and organizational standards that influence patient care and safety, along with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a manner that is both safe and cost-effective.

Remains informed and compliant with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies relevant to the employee's area of responsibility.

Ensures that all required certifications and/or licenses are current and valid prior to expiration.

Completes all mandatory training modules and job-specific education within the designated timeframe.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, electronic medical record entries, and patient responses.

Responsible for promptly reporting any safety-related incidents through the designated reporting tool; participates in all safety training programs; performs duties in a safe manner; monitors the work environment for potential safety issues and ensures compliance with safety practices among colleagues.


Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED - Required

Completion of OR Technician education - Preferred

Certification and Licensure

OR SCRUB TECH NON CERTIFIED -
BLS - Required upon hire

OR SCRUB TECH CERTIFIED -
BLS - Required upon hire
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery Certified (TS-C) - Required

Employee will maintain appropriate clinical competencies as assigned by their departmental leader.

Experience

OR SCRUB TECH NON CERTIFIED -
1 year of OR Tech Experience or Completion of NAH OR Tech training Program - Required

OR SCRUB TECH CERTIFIED -
1 year of OR Tech Experience - Preferred
or
Completion of NAH OR Tech training Program - Required



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