What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scrub Technician position at SVS Group?

Job Description

Surgical Scrub Technician

REPORTS TO Manager, Director of Nursing or Doctor on Call

LOCATION West Hills, CA but able to travel to multiple locations

Job Description

Assists with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.

Applies the electrosurgical grounding pad.
Assists with applying tourniquets and monitors before the procedure begins.
Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team.
Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist in the first scrub role prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.
Anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure.
Properly cares for specimens.
Secures dressings after incision closure.
Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia care unit.
Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
Assists in inventory, storing and stocking supplies
Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Accurately anticipates physician’s needs in surgery.
Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures - Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
Other duties as assigned
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, BBP, and Red Flags

REQUIREMENTS

Required

High school graduate or GED certificate recipient

Completion of surgical scrub technician program

CST Certification preferred - Strong ethical and moral character references

Preferred

Two years of previous operating room experience

ASC experience

Computer literacy

MUST HAVE

Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians

Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, vendors, and general public

Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a timely manner.

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Timeliness

Organizational skills

Efficiency

Excellent communication skills with team members

Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks

Physical stamina for extra working hours, (overtime) if needed

Dependability

Attendance

Punctuality

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to meet deadlines

Physical / mental

Ability to walk, sit, and stand for long periods

Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment

Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching

Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities (>

50 lbs lifting at times using proper body mechanics)

Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities

Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

Ability to frequently make judgments on / respond to problems

Ability to occasionally make judgments on / respond to disasters / emergencies, actual events, or drills

Company Description

SVS Group has extensive experience in many industries. We understand the opportunities, and how to find the best fit for your company. Our national search capability allows us to do the legwork to match candidates to opportunities in top locations.

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