Certified Scrub Technician PRN

Valley-Ambulatory-Surgery-Center---St.-Charles; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Additional optional benefits

Job summary

Valley ASC St Charles in St Charles, IL is seeking a Certified Scrub Technician to support physicians during surgical interventions. The role involves instrument setup, instrument counts, instrument cleaning, sterilization, and participating in staff meetings and performance improvement.

Under RN supervision, you will monitor PAR levels, ensure readiness of supplies, and contribute to patient safety through adherence to policy and procedure in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Graduation from a Certified Scrub School preferred or 1 year on-the-job scrub experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with instrumentation of surgical interventions.
• Monitor PAR levels of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Clean and sterilize all surgical instruments.
• Participate in staff meetings and performance improvement activities.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

English communication

Patient care awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Certified Scrub School certification preferred

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Valley ASC St Charles
2475 Dean Street
St Charles, IL 60175, USA

Valley ASC St Charles
2475 Dean Street
St Charles, IL 60175, USA

Salary Range: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

A Certified Scrub Technician performs technical responsibilities relative to assisting physicians with the instrumentation of surgical intervention. Monitors PAR levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. Cleans and sterilizes all surgical instruments. Participates in staff meetings and performance improvement activities. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in the Center. Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Centers policies and procedures.Knowledge of instruments and surgical techniques; instrument and needle counts; isolation techniques and terminal cleaning of surgical instruments and rooms. Demonstrates knowledge of specific technical surgical skills.Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship. Participates in opportunities of continuing education.Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication. Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of approved Certified Scrub School with certification preferred, or one (1) year of on the job experience.

For Benefit Eligible Roles, Standard Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Additional optional benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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Surgical Technologist

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