Scrub Technician - Surgery - Full Time Days (61201)

Fairfield Medical Center; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 32,111 - 52,886; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician for its Lancaster, OH campus. This role involves preparing the operating room, assisting surgeons, and ensuring patient care standards are met. The position requires a high school diploma, completion of a surgical technician program, and CPR certification.

The Surgical Technician will work day shifts and should possess strong clinical and communication skills. The salary ranges from $23.31 to $38.39 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technician accredited program required.
• Previous OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating/procedure room and surgical equipment.
• Pass tools to surgeons during an operation and help control equipment.
• Ensure patients' rights are respected and protect patient privacy.

Skills

Good basic clinical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of a surgical technician accredited program

Tools

CPR certification

Certification (CST)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Surgery - FMC Main Campus - Lancaster, OH 43130
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: No Driving Required
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Clinical

Pay Rate

$23.31-$38.39 hourly

Job Description

• Prepare the operating/procedure room and surgical equipment.
• Demonstrates collaborative interdepartmental planning in identifying and meeting patient-family centered needs and awareness of the nursing care plan.
• Communicates with patient and practitioner through pre-operative planning.
• Provides care appropriate in a non-judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to the needs of all ages, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Identify age requirements (infant to geriatric) using clinical data and patient needs.
• Passes tools to surgeons during an operation and helps control equipment such as lights, bovie or suction.
• Assist with safe transfer of the patient to the operating room table.
• Assists in positioning patient safely for the procedure to prevent injury or harm.
• Participates in the physician-led time-out.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures in collaboration with the physician; including BLS.
• Ensures patients rights are respected and protects patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA guidelines in the management of all patient information.
• Evaluates and assesses interventions and participates in the briefing/debriefing process.
• Practices positive responses to job demands and changes through organization and time management.
• Facilitates safe and effective follow-up care through verbal hand off communication.
• Attends various unit, division or committee meetings as designated by the manager or clinical charge nurse.
• Assures equipment and supplies are readily available for patient care, reporting malfunctions to proper department.
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently to enhance positive outcomes in patient care, addresses unit needs and supports the Centers mission.
• Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.
• The candidate will successfully complete yearly competencies to secure and maintain the position.
• Employee will implement, evaluate and revise annual self-development goals as outlined on previous Performance Appraisal.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a surgical technician accredited program required.
• Attends in-services to maintain professional standards.

Licensure & Certifications

• CPR certification or equivalent.
• Certification (CST) preferred.

Experience

Previous OR experience preferred.

Job-related Skills

• Good basic clinical skills in delivering care in an ambulatory and inpatient care facility.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions.

Physical Demands

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.