Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Also responsible for preparing and assembling medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment, maintaining the sterile processing areas, and receiving and distributing surgical supplies and equipment.

Job Duties:

• Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by:
  • Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure
  • Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure
  • Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator
  • Assisting with placement of sterile drapes
  • Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure
  • Maintaining an organized sterile field.
  • Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed
  • Preparing sterile dressings
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Follow established protocols for cleaning, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing, and storing medical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer’s instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Monitor, interpret, and document results of physical, chemical, and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas. Maintain other logs such as temperature and humidity logs and eyewash station logs.
• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician’s preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team, and maintain surgeon’s preference cards.
• Inventory, receive, and restock materials used for surgery and sterile processing services in a cost efficient manner.