Surgical Scrub Tech — OR Sterility & Team Support

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Surgery Center in Modesto, CA is seeking a Surgical Scrub Tech to support the surgical team in the operating room. You will help establish and maintain a sterile field and assist the circulating nurse with supplies and instrumentation.

Two years of scrub tech experience preferred; candidates should be familiar with medical terminology and safety procedures. This on-site role reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator and requires adherence to center policies and HIPAA provisions.

Qualifications

• 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
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertainsto 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.
• 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.

Job description

Valley Surgery Center in Modesto, CA is seeking a Surgical Scrub Tech to support the surgical team in the operating room. You will help establish and maintain a sterile field and assist the circulating nurse with supplies and instrumentation.

Two years of scrub tech experience preferred; candidates should be familiar with medical terminology and safety procedures. This on-site role reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator and requires adherence to center policies and HIPAA provisions.