SUMMARY: Performs scrub technologist duties for patients of all ages undergoing surgical interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrates competency in aseptic technique throughout the surgical intervention.
2. Acquires and maintains technical skills required to function competently in all specialties as demonstrated by annual competency.
3. Anticipates surgeon and patient needs.
4. Demonstrates ability to appropriately use equipment necessary for patient care within scope of practice.
5. Safely identifies, dilutes and labels medications on surgical field under supervision of RN.
6. Demonstrates responsibility for containment of hospital costs and conservation of supplies; identifies potential cost savings.
7. Establishes and maintains a safe, clean and organized physical environment.
8. Responds to the needs of patients, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers in a proactive manner to create a welcoming, service oriented environment.
9. Reports patient/visitor/surgeon concerns, complaints and information to manager.
10. Demonstrates accountability for apprising self of hospital and department communication/ information.
11. Demonstrates commitment to department objectives and standards.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of one year recent experience in surgical setting as a Surgical Scrub Technician.