Job Description
Job Description
The OR Scrub / Surgical Technician utilizes surgical knowledge and training to provide accurate and efficient instrumentation in an aseptic environment under the supervision of a Charge Nurse Manager
1. Philosophy
- Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
- Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
- Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
- Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
2. General
a) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
b) Punctual and comply with attendance guidelines
c) Gets along well with all employees and respects the rights of other employees
d) Demonstrates resourcefulness, independent thinking and seeks additional challenges and opportunities. Seeks to create new methods, techniques and processes.
3. Communication
Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors, physicians, coworkers, patients and visitorsInteracts with others in a positive, professional, respectful, and considerate manner4. Financial practices
Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesReports wasteful practicesAnalyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements5. Compliance program
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the organization’s adopted compliance programPerforms according to established compliance policies and procedures6. Performance-improvement program
Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program, policies, and proceduresPerforms according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures7. Safety / risk-management program
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy / procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated personComplete annual education requirements8. Professional competence
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesWelcomes suggestions and recommendations9. Regulatory
a) Remains current on all applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, professional
standards and accreditation standards
b) Submits required reports on a timely basis
c) Develops, interprets and recommends implementation of policies, procedures, regulations, programs and recommended practices to ensure requirements are met
10. Duties
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager, functions as a member of the surgical team to provide quality medical careAnticipates the needs of the surgeon collaborating with members of the surgical team to ensure the availability of adequate supplies, instrumentation, and equipment prior to the patient entering the OR SuiteAssists the Surgeon at the sterile field maintaining strict aseptic technique. Identifies, reports, and corrects breaks in aseptic techniqueUtilizes “Time Out” to verify patient name and site of surgery prior to start of procedureDemonstrates ability to open sterile supplies and move contents to sterile field properlyDemonstrates competency in scrubbing duties in all specialtiesDemonstrates competency in the use of all Operating Room equipmentAppropriately manages the decontamination process of instruments / equipment at end of procedure utilizing PPEAssists in the turn over of the rooms in order to maintain an efficient surgical scheduleCompletes annual mandatory educational programs such as : Violence in the Workplace, Child and Elder Abuse, Infection Control / Bloodborne Pathogen, Emergency Preparedness and Pain Management. Attends facility in-servicesIf requested, takes responsibility to chair one or more committees, or serve as a participant on a committee.Check and respond to emails in a timely and efficient mannerRequired
1. High School diploma or GED Certification
2. BLS Certification
Preferred
1. Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program
2. Surgical Technician Certification
