Scrub Tech - CVOR Full Time 7:00am - 3:00pm

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center in Palm Beach County, FL, is seeking a Scrub Technician to join its surgical team. The role supports the RN and surgical staff by performing scrub duties, maintaining surgeon preferences, and staying current with procedures and equipment to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program, BLS certification, and at least one year of CVOR surgical tech experience;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program is required.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• One year of experience as a CVOR Surgical Technician is required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties throughout the surgical procedure as part of the surgical team.
• Works under the direction of a registered nurse and assists the nurse specialty leader.
• Maintains surgeon preferences for listed surgical procedures and stays current with new procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrates teamwork with the RN and scrub tech to achieve excellence in patient care and physician satisfaction.

Skills

Relationship building

Peer support

Inspiring others

Emotional intelligence

Integrity

Change & innovation

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technician program completed

BLS certification

CVOR experience (1 year)

Surgical Technician certification (preferred)

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

High school graduate or equivalent Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program is required.

Experience / Qualifications

BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. One year of experience as a CVOR Surgical Technician is required. Certification as a Surgical Technician is preferred.

Position Summary

The Scrub Technician performs scrub duties throughout the surgical procedure as part of the surgical team. A scrub tech works under the direction of a registered nurse. Scrub techs assist the nurse specialty leader in maintaining surgeon preferences for listed surgical procedures. Maintain a current knowledge of all new procedures and equipment associated with the specialty and assist other team members as needed. The Scrub Tech leadership role requires continuous competency review, the development of new competencies as technology changes, and outstanding teamwork with the Registered Nurse specialty leader. In order to achieve excellence in patient care and physician satisfaction, the RN and scrub tech specialty must work together. In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.
• Peer Support Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.
• Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation. TB/PPD Surveillance Program Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).