OR Surgical Tech: Scrub & Circulator I

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced Surgical Tech to proficiently assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel, RNs, and others in the operating room. The role includes first scrub duties on core cases and may function as second circulator as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant experience and is graduate of a Surgical Technology Program, with current Basic Life Support certification. Heavy lifting is required; meticulous asepsis and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of asepsis and maintains sterile technique.
• Demonstrates first scrub role on core cases and anticipates surgeon’s requests.
• Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of asepsis and consistently maintains sterile technique.
• Performs first scrub role on core cases of assigned services and anticipates the surgeon’s requests.
• Demonstrates basic anatomy related to procedures.
• Ensures all necessary items and equipment are in the room prior to case.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization and disinfection as evidenced by practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Conducts accurate sponge, needle and instrument counts according to departmental policies in conjunction with RN.
• Understands and uses instrumentation/equipment properly considering maintenance, safety and availability.
• Performs Surgical Assistant duties as needed.
• Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Skills

Sterile technique

First scrub experience

Asepsis knowledge

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or equivalent experience

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks an experienced Surgical Tech to proficiently assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel, RNs, and others in the operating room. The role includes first scrub duties on core cases and may function as second circulator as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of relevant experience and is graduate of a Surgical Technology Program, with current Basic Life Support certification. Heavy lifting is required; meticulous asepsis and teamwork are essential.