Surgical Technician

The Scrub Technician, under the direct supervision of the O.R. Staff Nurse, provides patient care through scrubbing surgical cases and assisting the R.N. with circulating duties by helping to obtain the appropriate supplies, instruments and equipment for the surgical procedure.

Certificate - Preferred

Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program;
Competency as evident in pursuing and maintaining national certification within subspecialty area

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

• Set up OR room per guidelines for each procedure, with quick turn over times between cases.
• Seeks and maintains National certification after one year of employment and or eligibility requirements met for specific certification.
• Light sources, instruments and accessory equipment are consistently checked for proper functioning. Performs as an assistant to attending physician under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures by cleaning counters, light sources, carts, emptying suction canisters and sets up appropriate equipment for next procedure.
• Correct procedure card for supplies and instruments is identified and used. Sufficient quantities of supplies and instruments are pulled for each procedure. Case carts are completed accurately and promptly.
• Assists in room set up. Helps move/transport patients. Assists with patient prepping.
• Educates and implements AORN standards. Educates and implements environmental standards.
• Follows established processes for achievement of tasks. Keep team leader/management team informed of tasks not completed or challenges in assignments.