What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrub Technician position at Eye Health America?
Surgical Scrub Technician-Certified
Bradenton, FL
$2,500 sign on bonus ONLY for experienced Surgical Techs!
$1,250 after 90 days and $1,250 at 6 months.
Fast growing ophthalmology practice. Here we grow again!
The Eye Associates, an affiliate of Eye Health America, is a growing, multi-specialty ophthalmology practice. Our focus is on excellence in patient care and creating an exceptional customer/patient experience. We are always seeking exceptional people who aren't just searching for a job but looking to make a difference.
This individual is responsible for assisting the practitioner and registered nurse in rendering professional care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within the center in accordance with established procedures.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
General:
- Assists in preparing operating room for planned procedure.
- Handles surgical instruments per facility policy.
- Observes universal precautions.
- Participates in performance improvement/safety program.
- Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of supplies.
- Assists with housekeeping responsibilities as directed by nursing staff.
- Prepares specimen containers and maintains adequate supply.
- Performs other tasks and duties which are within their legal limitations as directed by the clinical director or practitioner.
- Seeks educational opportunities and accepts responsibilities for professional growth and development.
- Participates with in-service opportunities and staff meetings.
- Maintains patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors or patients.
- Keeps all working areas clean, neat and stocked.
- Cleans rooms after each patient and makes them ready for the next patient.
- Assists with answering the phone when necessary.
- Sets up and assists with all surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of exposure control plan.
- Prepares operating room for surgical cases.
- Scrubs hands and arms, dries and dons sterile gown and gloves according to AORN standards.
- Sets up sterile operating field with instruments and supplies necessary for that particular procedure; arranges instruments, sutures, drapes and supplies per AORN standards.
- Observes strict aseptic technique throughout the entire procedure and reports breaks in technique to the circulating nurse and the surgeon.
- Dresses surgeon and assistants in sterile gowns and gloves.
- Assists with draping the operative site.
- Passes instruments, supplies and sutures to the surgeon and assistants as needed and in such a manner so that their attention is not diverted from the operative field.
- Pays strict attention to the work of the operating team and anticipates their needs.
- Keeps sterile tables neat and orderly.
- Sees that all instruments, needles, sponges and other supplies are removed from the operative field.
- Maintains correct sutures and instruments for surgeon at all times.
- Isolates "dirty" or contaminated instruments and supplies to minimize the spread of infection.
- Helps clean the room following a procedure by caring for instruments, supplies and equipment used in the sterile field.
- Receives specimen and prepares it for the laboratory.
- Returns to room immediately following the case to prepare for the following procedure.
- Assists with cleaning and restocking room at completion of assignment.
Physical Demands:
- Visual Acuity: Average visual acuity is acceptable; must be able to use visually orientated medical equipment, i.e., B/P monitor; must be able to read and administer medication and perform physical assessments.
- Auditory Acuity: Average acuity acceptable; must be able to use auditory orientated medical equipment, i.e., stethoscope; must be able to communicate person-to-person and via telephone.
- Hand/Eye Coordination: Must be able to adequately perform the use of scissors, syringes, tape and gauze and other simple medical supplies.
- Hand Dexterity: Average acceptable; must be able to adequately perform hand movements in the categories as follows: fine manipulation, gross manipulation, simple grasping, firm grasping and hand twisting.
- Partial Body Mobility: Must be able to maneuver upper body adequately to lift 1 to15 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist, 1 to 5 lbs. from waist to shoulder and 1 to 5 lbs. from shoulder to overhead; must be able to push, pull, bend, twist and reach up to 66% of the time.
May be exposed to the following hazards:
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Communicable diseases
- Chemicals
- Steam
- Pressurized cylinders
- Sharp objects
- Moving parts of equipment
Safety Equipment provided includes:
- Gloves
- Glasses
- Protective gowns
- Hair restraints
- Masks/shoe covers
- Fire extinguisher
- Sharps containers
- Bio-hazard disposal
Education & Experience:
- High school graduate preferred.
- One or more years of related work experience in operating room preferred.
- Membership in surgical specialty society encouraged.
Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to quality in patient care.
- Respectful interaction with co-workers.
- Current certification in Cardiac Life Support.
- Integrity with respect to patient confidentiality and all practice policies.
*** Excellent benefit package to include PTO, health insurance, 401k and more.***
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