Scrub Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Scrub Tech at Great Bend Hospital to support the surgical team in the operative setting. You will assist with major and minor procedures, maintain asepsis, and ensure instruments are prepared for use.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and BLS certification, with CNA preferred. This full-time role requires readiness to work in a dynamic operating room environment and collaborate with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• BLS/BCLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• CPR certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains asepsis, prep and draping; tracks needle and instrument counts.
• Prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization; cleans and decontaminates instruments; assists in cleaning and preparing OR suite for next case.
• Provides the appropriate instrumentation to the surgeon as needed.
• Provides psychological and physical comfort measures to patient and reports changes to RN/Charge Nurse.
• Performs the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Asepsis & prep

Instrument handling

Patient comfort

Clinical competency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Scrub Tech Great Bend Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Surgical Technician - GB, under the direction of the Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager, performs essential duties to assist the medical staff with the performance of major and/or minor procedures within the operative setting.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Maintains asepsis, positioning, prepping and draping, needle and instrument count, specimen care, and dressing application.
• Prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization; cleans and decontaminates instruments; assists in cleaning/preparing OR suite for next case.
• Provides appropriate instrumentation to surgeon.
• Provides psychological and physical comfort measures to patient and identifies changes in condition and reports to RN/Charge Nurse.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-57579

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.