Surgical Scrub Technician ASCE

Job Summary :

Under the supervision of the OR RN Supervisor or Director of Surgical Services, this position prepares and maintains medical equipment, instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, and assists with surgical patient care under the direction of an RN or physician.

Reports to : Director, Animas Surgical Center

Hourly Range : $26.31-$39.16 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions :

• Prior to surgery case, verifies supplies, equipment and instruments are readily available for procedure.

Pulls case materials accurately and completes checklists appropriately.

Anticipates needs of patient and surgeon.

Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary.

Differentiates and demonstrates knowledge of sterilization methods required for instruments or equipment.

Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.

Minimum Requirements :

Education : High School Diploma or its equivalent; completion of accredited school of surgical technology or the equivalent in clinical surgery training and experience.

Certification, Licensure : Current CPR certification; DORA registered

Experience, Training, Knowledge : 2 years surgical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements :

Position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds while administering patient care; stooping, kneeling and / or crouching; standing and walking five (5) or more hours per day; reaching, grasping, and handling and / or feeling five (5) or more hours per day. Visual acuity to correctly distinguish skin tone variations, evidence of IV infiltration, infection and to read telemetry, blood pressure gauges, etc; audio acuity to correctly distinguish various body sounds, i.e. respirators, heart sounds, bowel sounds and to discern sounds made by various types of machinery or equipment which would indicate dangerous or improper operation.

Working Conditions / Environmental Exposures :

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious / communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and / or radioactive materials and / or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing / equipment may be necessary.

Animas Surgical Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to : health, dental, vision, & life insurance. 401k with employer matching.

Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment alcohol and drug screen which includes marijuana.

ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS - Aligns with CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel