What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician - Wasilla position at Regent Surgical?
About Regent Surgical Health
Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.
Regent offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package as one way to recognize our employee's contribution to the success of the organization and our role in helping you and your family to be healthy, feel secure and maintain a work / life balance.
Pursuant to the ADA, Regent will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to all qualified employees with known disabilities, where their disability affects the performance of their essential job functions, except where doing so would be unduly disruptive or would result in undue hardship.
We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
About the role
The Surgical Scrub Technician or the Certified Surgical Scrub Technician is a
member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesia personnel,
RNs, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming
appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery procedures.
What you'll do
1. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and the scrub tech role
in performing these procedures.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its use in the surgical
environment
3. Demonstrates knowledge of a surgical scrub technician's duties before,
during and after the surgical case
4. Assembles supplies, equipment, instruments, and all necessary items for
scheduled surgical procedures in accordance with physicians' preference
cards.
5. Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her
responsibilities related to general safety, center / service safety, and
specific job-related hazards.
6. Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies and
equipment as directed.
7. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for
immediate access during the procedure as well as storing and stocking
supplies as directed
8. Maintains and updates instruments cards / tray lists and surgeons'
preference cards regularly
9. Follows the center exposure control plans / blood borne and airborne
pathogens.
10. Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and acts
according to policy
11. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families,
visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and
courteous environment.
12. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a
center / unit team inter- and intra-center to facilitate the center's ability to
meet its goals and objectives.
13. Maintains accurate documentation related to all sterilization records,
cleaning forms, logs, and the like
14. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required :
1. GED or High School diploma
2. One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six
months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of
education and experience
3. CPR certification required
Preferred :
4. NBSTSA certified Surgical Technician or other equivalent certification
Physical /
Mental
requirements
1. Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental
regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from groups of managers, clients, patients, physicians and
the general public.
2. Mathematical Skills : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as
probability and statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
