Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the OR Manager, this position prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures; assists with patient care under the direction of a RN or physician.

Reports to: OR Manager

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs scrub activities based on principles of aseptic technique, infection control, universal precautions guidelines, environmental control, and life safety guidelines.
• Anticipates needs of patient and surgeon in core area and call areas.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to prioritize activities and integrate experiences across core area and call areas when performing the scrub role.
• Under supervision of the RN, demonstrates ability to prepare medications for procedures to be used by physician.
• Knows of routine drugs used intra-operatively, dosages, and/or concentration and appropriate route of administration.
• Prepares and knows the specific uses of equipment, instrumentation and supplies used for surgical procedures on assigned patients in core areas and call areas.
• Locates and operates equipment. Handles and operates equipment properly.
• Initiates service request and reports to supervisor action taken when wear or malfunction of equipment occurs.
• Performs scrub role, without assistance in core area, by locating supplies, equipment, and instruments.
• Prepares room utilizing preference cards and resource people to maintain competency level.
• Independently prepares the operating suite/sterile field for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients for the intra-operative experience in core area.
• Differentiates and demonstrates knowledge of sterilization methods required for instruments or equipment.
• Implements and maintains preference cards in an updated complete form utilizing automated process and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently.
• Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
• Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
• Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
• Will assist the surgeon with outpatient clinic patients.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
• High School Diploma or its equivalent

• Certification, Licensure: Current CPR certification
• Experience, Training, Knowledge: One (1) to three (3) years previous surgery experience preferred.
• Job Type: Part time
• Required education:
• High school or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Primary Care
• Surgery

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person