Scrub Tech- Full Time

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgewood Surgery Center in Wichita, KS is hiring a Surgical Technician with ortho experience. You will assist the surgeon, maintain sterile technique, monitor equipment, and help prepare patients for surgery. CPR/BLS is required, and a team-oriented approach is essential in this fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes preparing ORs, setting up sterile fields, following regulations, and assisting with patient transport and positioning as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program within 18 months of hire.
• CST certification, or eligibility to be grandfathered under state regulations.
• Ortho experience is required and CPR/BLS credentials are expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment and instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile field with instruments, drapes, and solutions prior to operations.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations for patient care.
• Performs pre-procedure skin prep and safety checks on equipment.
• Assists with moving and positioning patients and transporting to the procedure room.
• Supports surgeon with instrument passing and handling; aids in specimen preparation and disposal.

Skills

Ortho Experience

CPR

Team oriented

Education

Graduation from accredited surgical technologist program

CST certification / grandfathered eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

Ridgewood Surgery Center
Wichita, KS 67205, USA

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
• 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

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