Surgical Scrub Tech - Sign-On Bonus & Impactful OR Role

United Surgical Partners International; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technologist to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile field in the operating room. The role reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator and requires ensuring sterility of supplies, assisting the circulating nurse, and counting sponges and instruments pre- and intra-operatively.

The candidate will gown and glove surgeons, manage physician preference cards, and handle specimen collection with accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification is preferable.
• Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
• Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator.
• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a 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 the source/name of the specimen with the 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 in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, 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.

Education

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

Job description

Safety Harbor Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Scrub Technologist to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile field in the operating room. The role reports to the Clinical Director/Administrator and requires ensuring sterility of supplies, assisting the circulating nurse, and counting sponges and instruments pre- and intra-operatively.

The candidate will gown and glove surgeons, manage physician preference cards, and handle specimen collection with accuracy.