Surgical Scrub Tech

Overview

West Coast Joint and Spine Center in El Dorado Hills is searching for an Operating Room Surgical Scrub Tech - Full Time.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures
• Anticipates surgeon / physicians needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations
• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures
• Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs life of instrument
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment; responsible for sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively 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

Qualifications

West Cost Joint and Spine complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

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Note : This description reflects current requirements and may be subject to change. No other job postings or referrals implied.

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