Scrub Technician II, Outpatient Pavilion

Virginia Hospital Center; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Scrub Technician II to join their Outpatient Pavilion team. This role is vital for ensuring the optimal perioperative experience for patients, involving preparation of the operating room environment, equipment, and supplies. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and three years of scrub experience, along with necessary certifications in Surgical Technology and Basic Life Support. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate closely with nursing staff, making a significant impact on patient care and safety. If you're passionate about surgical support and patient advocacy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Three years of scrub experience and certification in Surgical Technology required.
• Licensed Surgical Technologist by Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the OR environment and manage equipment and instrumentation.
• Work closely with the circulating RN to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Scrub Experience

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Title: Scrub Technician II, Outpatient Pavilion Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The OR Scrub Technician is accountable for the technical functions related to the patient's perioperative experience. The functions of this role include preparing the OR environment, equipment, instrumentation, and supply utilization. He/she is responsible to the circulating RN and works in concert with the philosophy and goals of the department.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

Three years of scrub experience is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed Surgical Technologist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required. Certification in Surgical Technology is required. BLS certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must possess physical capabilities in an amount equal to the physical demands made in the performance of the job by:

1. Very hard work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with this position.
3. Operate office machines safely and in accordance with hospital Safety Standards.
4. Push patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, or beds from one area to another.
5. Bending: Lowering the body forward from the waist.
6. Stooping: Bending body forward and downward by bending legs and spine at the waist through use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
7. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees.
8. Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
9. Twisting: Moving body from waist, using a turning motion.
10. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
11. Standing: Assuming an upright position, on the feet particularly, for sustained periods of time.
12. Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
13. Pushing/Pulling: Using upper extremities to press or drag objects in a sustained motion of 30-50 pounds.
14. Lifting: Raising objects and people from a lower to higher position or moving objects or people horizontally from position-to-position through the use of the upper extremities and back muscles, of between 50-100 pounds.
15. Repetitive Motions: Sustained and continuous movements of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers; Finger Dexterity: Feeling and grasping.
16. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly.
17. Visual Acuity: The power to see at a level which allows reading of numbers and text, operation of equipment, inspections of machines, etc.
18. Able to perform components of Basic Life Support if applicable.

Working Conditions:

Works in a well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital. Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g., hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative.