Certified Scrub Technician

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System in Houston, TX seeks a Certified Scrub Technician to prep the operating room and maintain the sterile field for surgical procedures. You will prepare sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment, assist the surgical team, and ensure all equipment is ready prior to surgery.

Requirements include NBSTSA surgical technologist certification and current BLS. The role requires strong teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a

Formación

• Current NBSTSA surgical technologist certification or approved equivalent.
• Active BLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent completed.

Responsabilidades

• Sets up instruments and equipment using sterile technique.
• Refers to physician preference cards for special needs.
• Ensures all equipment and supplies are ready before procedures.
• Assists with counting sponges, needles, supplies with the RN circulator.
• Passes supplies and aids in suction, irrigation, and specimen handling.
• Maintains sterile field and assists in patient positioning.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization after surgery.
• Maintains sterilization logs and records.
• Performs sterilization of equipment per regulatory standards.

Conocimientos

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical procedure knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Prioritization

Stress management

Educación

NBSTSA certification

BLS certification

High school diploma

Herramientas

Sterilization equipment

Sterilizers

Sterilization logs

Descripción del empleo

NOTE: WE ARE INTERVIEWING FOR BOTH HOUSTON LOCATIONS. RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL NEAR THE GALLERIA. EAST HOUSTON HOSPITAL NEAT I-10/NORMANDY EXIT.

The Certified Scrub Technician is responsible for preparing the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures by ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely; by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique; anticipating the needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how they relate to the surgical patient and the patient’s procedure.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of the surgical procedure performed and sets up instruments and equipment using sterile technique.
• Refers to physician preference cards for special needs, instruments and equipment in a proactive manner.
• Assures surgical equipment, instruments and supplies available and in working order prior to start of procedure
• Assists with counting sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments with the registered nurse circulator.
• Performs the following at the sterile field passes supplies, equipment, or instruments; sponges and suctions operative site; prepares and cuts suture; transfers and pours irrigation fluids; transfers but does not administer drugs; handles specimens; holds retractors and other instruments; applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders; connects drains to suction; applies dressings to closed wounds.
• Anticipates needs of the surgical team based on knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how they relate to the procedure
• Maintains a sterile field at all times. Assists the surgeon in positioning the patient.
• Assists in correctly applying sterile drapes.
• Assists the surgical team with cleaning the operating room on completion of surgery.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization on completion of surgery.
• Assists in maintaining sterilization logs
• Demonstrates correct use of washers and sterilizers.
• Performs sterilization of equipment according to AORN, AAMI other regulatory bodies, and manufacturer standards.
• Restocks inventory daily or as needed following cases.
• Returns or discards any unused supplies after case(s).
• Returns equipment to storage areas.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications)

Current certification as a surgical technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or other program as approved/recognized by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

• Current BLS is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in a surgical setting Graduation from high school or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, some computer skills, effective oral and written communication skills, work in a team setting, work with frequent interruptions, and manage stressful situations.