Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville , AR 72701
Posted 7 days ago
Job Details
Job Location: North Hills Surg Ctr. LLC - Fayetteville, AR
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Certified Scrub Tech
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Surgical Services
Description
Position Summary
The role of the Certified Scrub Technologist reports to the RN, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Director. This position serves as a member of the healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Maintain an orderly surgical field
Prevent contamination of the field by strict practice of aseptic technique
Protects self, team members, and environment by following universal precautions
Participate in sponge, sharps, and instrument count as prescribed by departmental policy/procedure
Stay constantly alert to the safety of the patient
Remain knowledgeable about surgical procedures and can anticipate surgeon's needs and serve as the surgical assistant as required
Receives and transfers medications and other prescriptive items on the sterile filed (from a licensed nurse to a surgeon) under the direction of the surgeon and/or circulating RN
Prepares specimens for pathology
Knowledge of instrumentation shall be maintained at an expert level
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an accredited scrub technologist program.
Licensure and Certifications: CPR required within 90 days. CST, required.
Experience: Knowledge of and experience with sterile technique qualify the scrub to prepare and arrange instruments and supplies to facilitate the surgical procedure, required.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position spends 100% of work time standing and/or walking short distances while frequently lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population
Qualifications
Washington Regional Medical Center