Although I have my practice at Silverman Ankle & Foot, I also perform surgeries at Greenway Surgery Center in Minneapolis. Greenway Surgery Center is looking to add a skilled Surgical Scrub Technologist to their staff, and I want to help them in their quest to fill the position. Take a look at the job description below, and click here to apply.
Job description: Surgical Scrub Technologist
As a “sterile” member of the surgical team is responsible for: helping prepare the operating room; assisting the RN, surgeon, and anesthesiologist before, during and after surgery. Experience in orthopedic and spine procedures a requirement. This position is a full time position, 401k, medical, dental, vision. Competitive salary.
1. Philosophy
a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
c) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
d) Conducts self as a positive role model and team member
e) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties
f) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
2. Communication
a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers
b) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
c) Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction
d) Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques
3. Financial Practices
a) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
b) Reports wasteful practices
c) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
4. Compliance Program
a) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
5. Performance-Improvement Program
a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted performance-improvement program
b) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures
6. Safety/Risk-Management Program
a) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
b) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
7. Professional Competence
a) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
b) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
c) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations
d) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
e) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
8. Duties
a) Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
b) Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards
c) Inspects equipment for proper working condition prior to procedures
d) Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
e) Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure
f) Accurately identifies instruments, equipment, suture and supplies necessary in performing individualized surgical procedures
g) Helps transport patient to OR, position patients on table, drape patient with proper sterile procedure
h) As surgical technologist in the case will: pass sterile instruments and supplies to surgeon; hold retractors; cuts suture; maintains inventory of sponges, needles & instruments;
i) Appropriately assists with the proper handling and labeling of surgical specimens
j) Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
k) Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy
l) Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed
m) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
n) Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure
o) Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed
p) Acts to increase time efficiency in the OR to include decreasing room turnover time between cases. Acts as one member of the team to keep all rooms running efficiently
q) Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
r) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
s) Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures and under the direction of the Registered Nurse
t) Promptly advises the Registered Nurse taking care of the patient about the patient’s status or any changes observed
u) Assures accuracy of instrument sets/trays before and after cases to return to decontamination
v) Correctly identifies and labels medications presented by the Circulating Nurse to the sterile field to be administered by the RN or surgeon
w) Motivates self to seek opportunities to assist other members of the surgery center team to maintain efficient case times, provide excellence in customer service and physician satisfaction
x) Cross trained to function in Central Processing Department – including decontamination of instruments and sterile preparation and autoclaving
Proper use of OR equipment and instruments. Responsible to keep track of instrumentation and prevent loss.
1. Positive attitude, desire to efficiently support the care of patients, work in a team relationship with other health care workers to produce positive outcomes
2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Required
1. High school diploma or GED certification
2. Completion of surgical technician course
3. Operating room experience in orthopedic and spine procedures.
4. Strong ethical and moral character references
Preferred
1. Two years’ previous operating room experience
2. ASC experience
3. Accuracy
4. Attention to detail
5. Timeliness
6. Organization
7. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
1. Attendance
2. Punctuality
3. Ability to follow instructions
4. Ability to meet deadlines
5. Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk
6. Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching
7. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
8. Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities
9. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
10. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
11. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills
12. Demonstrates and promotes use of good body mechanics: May be required to assist with lifting of 300 – 400 pound patients
13. Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment
14. Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
- Orthopedic and Spine procedure: 2 years
- Operating room: 2 years
