Surgical Scrub Tech

Summary

Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch
. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health General Surgery is hiring a Surgical Scrub Technician!

If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Competitive wages
• Employer match retirement plan
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

What does a Surgical Scrub Technician do?

As a Surgical Scrub Technician, you will provide patient care under the direction of a physician, nurse practitioner, or other non-physician provider.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Completely assists physicians with operative procedures, anticipating physician needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure. Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants, maintains sterile environment and gathers necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Ensures effective patient communication. Returns patient calls in a timely manner. Documents patient care accurately and timely. Performs EMR tasks correctly and timely. Processes patient referrals timely and follows up to ensure the specialist report or test result is received.
• Follows all regulatory and patient safety clinical standards. Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during setup of surgical procedures. Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets, as needed. Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs “life” of instrument.
• Works and communicates effectively with all providers. Promotes teamwork. Provides great customer service in person and on the telephone. Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Demonstrates professionalism by articulating and demonstration professional behavior, accepting responsibility and accountability for actions, adhering to policies and procedures, demonstrating leadership, and supporting Meritas initiatives.

What are the requirements for the job?

• Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nursing Program with a current license to practice in the state.
• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association
• Basic office skills

Our North Star

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered
. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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