Scrub Technologist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro Specialty Surgery Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana is seeking a Per Diem / PRN Scrub Technician to join our outpatient surgical team. You will help maintain sterile fields and support the surgical team during procedures.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a Scrub Technician Program, and at least two years' experience as a Scrub Tech; certification is preferable. We are accredited and committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a service-oriented

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of a Scrub Technician Program.
• Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Acts as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends inservices, conferences, and meetings as required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Scrub Technician Program

Certification preferable

Job description

Metro Specialty Surgery Center is hiring a Per Diem / PRN Scrub Technician!

Welcome to Metro Specialty Surgery Center!

Metro Specialty Surgery Center, a leading outpatient surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and service-oriented environment, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Scrub Tech to join our team. As a Scrub Technician, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth surgical operations.

Metro Specialty Surgery Center is an accredited facility recognized by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Our commitment to excellence and service extends to our physician ownership.

Job Summary

As Scrub Technician, you will anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Establish and maintain sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Reporting

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification preferable.


• Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.


• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.


• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.


• Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.


• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.


• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.


• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.


• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.


• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.


• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.


• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.


• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.


• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.


• Attends inservices, conferences, and meetings as required.


• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.


• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.


• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.


• Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Required Skills: