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Surgical Scrub Technician 

Category Clinic  
Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Surgical Scrub Technician assists the surgeon and nursing staff in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the surgical center in accordance with established guidelines.

 
Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Prepare operating room, ensuring that all of the equipment needed for the procedure is properly disinfected and assembled; and check to ensure equipment is in working order.
  • Assist surgeon and surgical staff during procedure by passing sterile instruments, supplies, sutures as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
  • Observe strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and surgeon.
  • Isolate soiled or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
  • Receive specimen and prepare it for laboratory.
  • Clean and restocking operating room following each procedure.
  • Maintain inventory of surgical supplies.
  • Perform other duties and assume various responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing and Doctor(s).

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Current certification in Cardiac Life Support is required.
  • Completion of Surgical Technologist degree program from an accredited school of surgical technology is required. Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.
  • Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.

COMPETENCIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Support and fulfill the mission of the organization.
  • Respond to organizational changes required to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Provide appropriate, timely, and comprehensive quality service. Demonstrate knowledge of department specific infection control, disaster, and safety policies.
  • Provide effective and appropriate communications with all persons served. Demonstrate listening skills, receive and deliver feedback, direction, and coaching in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Provide and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Cultivate personal growth and development. Demonstrate initiative by seeking, or accepting new and additional responsibilities outside the realm of assigned duties.
  • Maintain internal and external standards for continuing education and/or certification. Identify and maintain required knowledge and skill sets to deliver quality service.
  • Support and maintain appropriate departmental goals. Use sound judgment in solving problems specific to work area. Demonstrate willingness to train new employees.
  • Provide a safe, functional, supportive and effective environment for all patients, staff members and other individuals utilizing CLI facilities. Protect patients from harm and report risk management concerns.
  • Proactive, adaptable, with the ability to work well under pressure/stressful situations in a fast paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

  • Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
  • Physical requirements: Light work. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs on a regular basis from floor to waist, 5 lbs from waist to shoulder, and 5 lbs from shoulder to overhead.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
  • The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:
    • Blood borne pathogens
    • Communicable diseases
    • Chemicals
    • Steam
    • Pressurized cylinders
    • Sharp objects
    • Moving parts of equipment
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Shift Days  
Pay Rate $16.00  
Position Status Part Time  
Manages Others No  
Travel Required No  
Position Surgical Scrub Technician  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Location Cataract and Laser Institute-ASC Kokomo  
About the Organization The vision of the doctors and staff of Midwest Eye Consultants is to provide our patients with excellence in eye health care. In order to fulfill this vision, the doctors of Optometry and Ophthalmology, along with our technicians, opticians and patient services staff, embrace the ongoing evolution in eye care through expanded technology and knowledge. In addition, our doctors of optometry work hand in hand with doctors of ophthalmology, enabling us to provide both primary and secondary care.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
supervisorUID None Specified 


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