Scrub Technician / Surgical Technologist (Certified)

Nursing Pro Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a certified Surgical Technologist to assist in managing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, preparing necessary instruments, and providing emotional support to patients during their surgical experience. The ideal candidate will be certified and have experience in various surgical specialties. This role requires manual dexterity and excellent teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Certified in Operating Room Technology or Surgical Technology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures maintaining a sterile environment.
• Provide emotional support to patients.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and supplies are prepared.
• Document patient care and procedures.

Skills

Certified Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience in various surgical specialties

Manual dexterity

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

Certification as a Surgical Technologist

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Scrub Technician / Surgical Technologist (Certified)

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About the job Scrub Technician / Surgical Technologist (Certified)

Job Description Title:

Surgical Technologist/Technician "Scrub Tech"

Certification:

• Certified Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist by the
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

General Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have current licensure/certification in good standing.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
• Experienced with General surgery, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Urology & Vascular, Orthopedics, Colon Rectal, Plastic Surgery, and Robotics

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in training and provides guidance to residents, medical, nursing, andsurgical technology students in the operating room.
• Assist staff in surgical techniques and operating room procedures to include scrubperson role during surgical procedures
• Provides emotional support to patients in a variety of stages of adult development.
• Delivers care to patients in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner.
  Maintains patient privacy/confidentiality.
• Informs surgeons and staff about specialty surgical preferences.
• Provides patients and staff with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Supports the healthcare team through the reinforcement of patient education.
• Remains current on updates in surgical technology through continuing
  education courses.
• Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities.
• Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping,and obtaining supplies.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures thatall supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.
• Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures suchas open heart, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, etc. ranging from simple to complex.
• Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure andanticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration forextended periods of time.
• Prepares prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures.
• Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes,lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urological equipment, recording devices, and otheroperating room supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes universal precautions and follows infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment.
  Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts prior to the surgical incision before the closure of all cavities and at the termination of the operation.
• Accountable for all instruments, needles, sharps and equipment utilized duringthe surgical procedure.
• Maintaining the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
  Assures that all instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready for the surgical procedure.
• Maintains delivery or care to patients in a variety of stages of adultdevelopment.
• Recognize and respond to a variety of critical situations, including emergencyand life-threatening conditions.
• Provides patient information to the RN/Anesthesia team for inclusion in thepatient's plan of care.
• Handles all specimens appropriately.
• Performs non-technical maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operatingprior to usage.
• Maintains surgical work area such as routinely cleaning area and removingoutdated and expired items.
• Identifies potentially hazardous situations and removes hazardous equipmentfrom the work area.

Physical Requirements :

• Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of which are in stages of unconsciousness.
• There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.

Preferred Experience: A minimum of 1 year as a Surgical Technologist.