OR Surgical Technician – Instrumentation & Asepsis

Idaho Falls Community Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Medical PTO

401K with up to 6% match

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Discount for procedures at Idaho Falls

Job summary

The Operating Room Scrub assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during operative procedures. Maintains the surgical field through aseptic practices.

Works under the supervision of the Surgery Team Leader as a perioperative team member. Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient for surgery and performs routine and delegated duties according to the standards of practice and policies of the

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician Program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the setting up and performance of surgical cases by assembly of equipment and supplies according to physician preference.
• Is responsible for the setting up and performance of surgical cases by opening sterile pack, supplies, and instruments according to sterile technique.
• Prepares sterile field, including sponge, needle, and instrument counts when needed. Ensures the sterility of supplies and instrumentations used during operative procedures.
• Works cooperatively in the cleanup of the operating room following surgery, including proper disposal of used supplies and sharps, cleaning and decontamination of instruments, equipment and operating room.
• Handles specimens according to proper procedure.
• May act as an assistant to the circulating nurse in preparing the patient for surgery, positioning the patient in the appropriate position, and moving the patient to and from operating table. Assists the circulator in other duties as directed.
• Demonstrates understanding and utilization of principles of asepsis in all duties.
• Uses supplies conservatively and efficiently.
• During surgical procedures: passes instruments to the surgeon and the assistant.
• Is attentive to the operative area by being alert for breaks in technique.
• Maintains an attitude of willingness to assist with the surgical procedure.
• Is aware of the location of all instruments, needles, sponges, and specimens.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist the surgeon with injection of local and closure of body planes when specifically requested by a surgeon. Training will be by said surgeon or certification from and accredited organization.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician Program

Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred

Current BLS required

Job description

The Operating Room Scrub assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during operative procedures. Maintains the surgical field through aseptic practices.

Works under the supervision of the Surgery Team Leader as a perioperative team member. Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient for surgery and performs routine and delegated duties according to the standards of practice and policies of the