Job description

Job Summary

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Reporting Relationship: Reports to OR Director. The Tech scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. This individual prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. The ideal candidate will support the philosophy, objective and goals of Keralty Hospital and participates in quality improvement activities.

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:
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.

One year of 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami, FL 33155: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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