Scrub Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The Scrub Technician at Anaheim Community Hospital (ACH), is responsible for helping to prepare OR, scrubbing with the Surgeon, assisting with surgical procedures and working in the Prep (Sterile Processing Department) and Recovery area when necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Licensing:

• Graduate from a recognized Surgical Technologist Program.
• CST ,CSFA, and or TS-C Surgical Tech Certification.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current AHA BLS certification and maintain current.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) within sixty (60) days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of work experience in the OR, preferred.

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri,

Job Schedule: Per Diem

Status: Non-Exempt
On-Call Expected: Yes

Essential Functions:

• The Scrub Technician is responsible for helping to prepare OR, scrubbing with Surgeon, assisting with surgical procedures and working under the direction of a Nurse in the prep and recovery area.
• Preceptor of all new technicians, providing training on new equipment and patient care services.
• Assists in the ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients incorporating age related and developmental specific requirements.
• Provides technical skills assisting surgeon and operating surgical equipment in a safe efficient manner.
• Pre-Surgery: Set up surgical equipment, instruments and sterile supplies and make sure the equipment works properly.
• Intra-operatively: Pass instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistant. Helps to keep track of needles, sponges, instruments and supplies. Cuts sutures and holds retractors. Manage specimens taken for analysis. Assist procedural providers (ie GI, GU) with biopsy.
• Post-top: Help transport patients to recovery area. Prepares instruments for sterilization. Assists with instrumentation cleaning process to include use of decontamination sink and washer equipment. Clean the operating room and restock it with supplies. Prepares for operating room for next case. Assist the Nurses with discharging patients and wheeling them out to pick-up area.

Nursing Process:

· Correctly identifies patient and scheduled procedure.

· Performs patient care activities, within the scope of competency, considering age-related needs of the patient as assigned. Reports unusual findings to the Registered Nurse.

· Collects data and provides information in a timely manner to the registered Nurse which may assist within the revision of the plan of care.

· Discharge barriers are discussed with the Registered Nurse and intervention taken as directed.

Clinical Outcomes:

· Applies standard precautions; keeps a safe environment for self and others.

· Observes patient/family conditions and reports to Registered Nurse sudden changes or unusual findings.

· Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.

· Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens throughout the hospital utilizing proper body mechanics.

· Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e., planning, measuring/monitoring, assessing and improving.

· Assembles and ensures all equipment/supplies/instruments are appropriate, available, calibrated, and adjusted, in working order, sterilized per protocol and organized for upcoming procedure.

· Sets up and organizes room.

· Performs scrub role (e.g., anticipates surgeon's needs, pass instruments, cut sutures, hold retractors, obtain/process tissue samples) according to standard.

· Assists physician within scope of competency.

· Assists with transfer, transport, and stabilization of patient within the scope of competency.

· Cleans instruments, containers, and equipment according to established guidelines and reassembles packs, prepares for sterilization and/or returns to Central Processing.

· Operates sterilization equipment.

· Operates equipment safely and reports defective equipment upon discovery.

· Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance.

· Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:

· Use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Use computer keyboard with manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient to perform repetitive actions efficiently for extended periods of time.

· Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population.

· Give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy.

· Perform complex mental functions and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information.

· Vision: see details of objects at close range.

· Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

· Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.

· Sit or stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time and come and go from the work area repeatedly throughout the day.

· Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Anaheim Community Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Pay: $31.10 - $38.67 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person