Scrub Tech- Full Time

Surgery Partners Brand; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand is hiring a Surgical Technician to assist surgeons with procedures, maintain sterile techniques, and support OR operations. Ortho experience is required along with CST certification and CPR/BLS.

A 18-month completion window for the surgical technologist program is expected, with 1–2 years of OR exposure preferred. Responsibilities include preparing equipment, setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, maintaining counts, and assisting with patient transfers and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within 18 months of hire.
• CST certification or grandfathered status per state regulations.
• Prefer 1–2 years of clinical OR experience (0–2 years acceptable).
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ortho OR experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain equipment and instrumentation for procedures.
• Set up sterile field with instruments, drapes, and solutions for operations.
• Follow state and federal regulations while attending to patients.
• Assist with pre-procedure skin prep and patient positioning as needed.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and assistants during procedures.
• Maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments.
• Assist with decontamination, sterilization, and quality testing of sterilization processes.
• Help transport patients to the procedure room and assist with transfers.

Skills

Team oriented

Sterile technique

CPR certified

Education

Surgical technologist program completion

CST certification

BLS certification

Job description

Hiring for Scrub Tech with Ortho Experience

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As a Surgical Technician, you will assist the surgeon with procedures, maintain sterile technique, be involved in infection control program, monitor and maintain equipment, supplies and instruments and help prepare patients for surgery. Must be team oriented and have proven experience working in a fast-paced environment. CPR required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures
• Before an operation, surgical technologists help prepare the operating room by setting up the sterile field to include surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions
• Follows state and federal facility regulations when attending to patients
• Performs pre-procedure preparations to the patient's skin and body
• Completes a safety check prior to start of the procedure on appropriate equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assembles both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as checking to ensure it is working properly
• May assist with prep for patient procedure
• May transport patients to the procedure room
• May assist with positioning on the procedure table
• Drapes the patient with surgical drapes per procedure to be performed
• Passes instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants
• Retracts, cut sutures and performs other functions under the supervision of the physician performing the procedure
• Participates in the count of sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments, based on type of procedure performed
• Helps prepare specimens and assists with the disposition of specimens
• Applies dressings
• Post-procedure, assists with patient transfer from the procedure bed to the stretcher
• Cleans and restocks the procedure room
• Pulls supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures
• Assists with the maintenance of physician preference cards and inventory management
• Assists with the decontamination and cleaning, sterilization and performance of quality testing related to sterilization and high level disinfection
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center
• 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

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Surgical technologists work in clean, well-lighted, well-ventilated environments. Must stand for long periods and remain alert during operations. At times may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within 18 months of hire
• CST certification, or based on state regulations, they may be grandfathered in, without being certified
• Prefer 1-2 years clinical experience in an operating room setting. May accept 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support
• Ortho Experience is required