Surgical Technologist - Scrub Tech

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Operating Room Surgical Technologist must know and apply sterile technique, perform the duties of the scrub tech before, during and after surgery and have an understanding of equipment usage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up sterile field within the center's established policies.
• Scrubs, gowns and gloves for cases according to AORN standards and the policies of OrthoArkansas’ Surgery Centers.
• Restocks ORs and identifies supplies that need to be reordered.
• Assist the RN Circulator in the OR to facilitate turnover of the room in between cases.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Practices the correct disposal of sharps according to the guidelines of State and OSHA.
• Opens, passes, and receives items in the sterile field correctly.
• Provides coverage in Sterile Processing, as assigned.
• Enter statistical data into computer for maintenance required Surgical Log.
• Demonstrates correct care, set up, use and cleaning, handling of instrument trays.
• Operates sterilization equipment safely and accurately. Complies with all Federal and State regulations.
• Wears proper attire for being exposed to patient’s body fluids.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all physicians and staff members to ensure patient safety.
• Exhibits and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the principle of sterile technique.
• Applies knowledge of age base competencies in interacting with patients.
• Recognizes breaks in sterile technique and calls attention to it.
• Utilizes MSDS manual information and Hazardous Communication Plan.
• Interacts with surgeons on pricing of new instruments and patient care.
• Assist in gathering data for PI Studies, as assigned.
• Receive packages and answer back door for delivery services.
• Plans, implements, and practices effective cost reduction techniques to reduce waste.