Position Description:
SCRUB TECHNICIAN
JOB SUMMARY
To demonstrate knowledge of strict aseptic technique to provide the safest, most optimum care to each patient. To assist the Surgeon with instrumentation and anticipate his/her needs. To provide care based on needs of individual patients including but not limited to adult, pediatric, adolescents, and geriatric.
Reports To: Director of Nursing, OR Team Leader
Supervises: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Training for Operating Room Technician
Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day
Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis
Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Current CPR
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Selects instrumentation appropriate for procedure.
1.1. Maintains Physicians Preference Cards.
1.2. Assist as needed in pulling supplies for procedures on the day prior to procedure, to assure availability of all supplies.
2. Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment, on the day prior to procedure and at the beginning of the day of procedure.
3. Open sterile packs and supplies, using surgeon's preference card for specific requests. Use supplies conservatively and efficiently.
4. Scrub hands and arms according to Sterile Scrub Techniques Policy. Dons sterile gown and gloves, maintaining sterile technique.
5. Sets up back table and mayo using surgeon's preference card as a reference for instruments, supplies, medications, etc.
6. Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving the Surgeon. Assists with draping of patient and confirms the operative site and procedure with the surgeon.
7. Participates in the Time Out process.
8. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts with Circulator, if required.
9. Labels all syringes, bowls, cups containing a liquid or medication, if not immediately used.
10. During procedure: 1) passes instruments to surgeon and the assistant; 2) is attentive to operative area by being alert for breaks in technique; 3) maintains an attitude of willingness to assist with the procedure; and, 4) remains aware of location of all instruments, needles, sponges and specimens.
11. Is responsible to assure that all specimens and cultures for pathology are passed off to the Circulating Nurse.
12. Assists the surgeon with dressings at end of procedure.
13. Breaks down back table. Dispose of sharps in accepted manner. Removes and accounts for all instruments used in field. Assists with transport of soiled instruments, suction canisters and kick buckets for proper cleaning and disposal.
14. Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks. Universal precautions /BBP standards are in effect at all times.
15. Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
16. Prepares soiled instruments for cleaning. Decontaminates and reprocesses in steam autoclave, as needed.
17. Takes instruments to work room for reprocessing keeping delicate instruments separated from heavy instruments.
18. Puts all supplies away and assists in straightening up the OR, so it is clean, stocked and ready for next use.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
20. Notifies OR Team Leader / Director of Nursing / or Materials Manager of equipment and instruments needing repair and or service.