Surgical Scrub Technician - Critical OR Support

United Surgical Partners International; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

USPI provides paid leave in accordance

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Scrub Technician to support the surgical team in the operating room. You will anticipate needs, maintain sterile field, and assist with instrument handling and counts to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, and Colorado Surgical Registry certification as applicable. On-site roles require teamwork with the circulating nurse and adherence to sterile technique, safety

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs life of instrument.
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment; performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains specimens for pathology and confirms source/name with surgeon.
• Transports equipment to cleaning areas and assists in reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and staff; maintains privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows universal precautions and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Participates in environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and drills.
• Acts as a resource to health care team and attends required meetings.
• Communicates courteously with visitors, physicians, and staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Colorado Surgical Registry

Job description

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Scrub Technician to support the surgical team in the operating room. You will anticipate needs, maintain sterile field, and assist with instrument handling and counts to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, and Colorado Surgical Registry certification as applicable. On-site roles require teamwork with the circulating nurse and adherence to sterile technique, safety