SurgicalScrub Technician

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI) is seeking a Surgical Tech/OR Technician PRN in Fresno, California. The role involves ensuring the proper care and use of surgical instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgical team during procedures.

Qualified candidates will possess a High School Diploma, completion of a Scrub Technician Certification, and must be a Certified Surgical Tech. The pay range is $25.00 to $40.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.
• Must be a Certified Surgical Tech.
• BLS Certification.
• 1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper care and use of surgical instruments.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Assemble supplies and equipment.

Skills

Surgical instruments care

Aseptic technique

Room turnover

Patient care documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Scrub Technician Certification

Certified Surgical Tech

BLS Certification

Job description

Surgical Tech/OR Technician PRN

Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
• Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
• Inspects equipment for proper working condition
• Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
• Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
• Arranges instruments according to given procedure
• Confirms that instruments work properly
• Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
• Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
• Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
• Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
• Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
• Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
• Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
• Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
• Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
• Assists with room turnover/room cleaning throughout the day for optimal patient flow
• Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma / GED.

Completion of a Scrub Technician Certification Program.

Must be a Certified Surgical Tech.

BLS Certification.

1-2 years of operating room experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $40.00/hour. Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.