Scrub Tech (Full-Time)

  • Ballwin
  • St Louis Multispecialty Surgery Center

Title: Scrub Tech (Full-Time) 

 

need a full time OR tech to scrub gyn and plastic cases and Endoscopy processing

  • Receives report and room assignment.
  • Performs surgical hand scrub according to procedure.
  • Prior to the first scheduled procedure of the day, damp dusting horizontal surfaces:
    • includes tables, equipment, overhead spotlights including arms, and other ceiling and wall mounted equipment; and
    • damp dusting with a clean cloth moistened with cleaner/disinfectant or alcohol.
  • Prepares for procedure:
    • Checks case cart. Reads the attending physician's preference card and verifies availability of all needed equipment and supplies,
    • Opens supplies for procedure with assistance from Circulating RN, if available.
    • Scrubs, gowns and gloves according to procedure.
    • Sets up for procedure using back table and mayo as indicated by procedure.
    • Checks functioning and completeness of appropriate equipment, i.e., drills, scopes, etc.
    • Performs initial count with Circulating RN.
  • During the procedure:
    • Assists the team into gowns and gloves.
    • Assists the attending physician in draping of the patient and sterile field.
    • Watches the progress of the procedure; anticipates physician's needs to prevent delay and maintain a safe environment.
    • Keeps the Circulating RN informed on such things as specimens, changes in the procedure, presence of infection, etc.
    • Keeps used instruments free of blood and tissue by wiping with wet sponge (using only sterile water). Ophthalmic instruments may be wiped using BSS.
    • Prepares for and performs closing counts according to procedure.
    • Applies sterile dressing; protects dressing with a sterile towel before cleaning rest of surgical site.
    • Removes any remaining instruments from operative/procedure field.
    • Rolls draping material into waste hamper at foot of procedure table; confines gross contamination to the immediate area.
    • Removes prep solution from patient's skin around incision site.
    • Assists with patient transfer to stretcher/bed.
  • Takes instruments to soiled utility room for processing. Assists with the processing as indicated by schedule and assignment. Places soiled linen, trash, and sharps in designated containers in holding area.
  • Assists with terminal cleaning of operating/procedure room. Refer to "Housekeeping Procedures for the Center."
  • Returns unused sterile supplies and equipment and extra furniture to proper storage areas.
  • Opens sterile supplies for next case.

PREPARATION FOR NEXT DAY

  • Checks the next day's assignment. Assembles equipment and supplies needed for those cases. Handles questions concerning special requests and routine needs.
  • Checks and restocks supply cabinet, drawers, and anesthesia machine in accordance with routine stock supply requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS :

  • A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
  • Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

 

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