What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED SURGICAL SCRUB TECH-NEURO position at Insight?
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Short Summary
Within the OR managerial structure, the trained Operating Room Tech shall assist in nursing care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and according to the job description and policies of the department. The Operating Room Tech is assigned scrub duties and specific institutional nursing services duties concerning procedural knowledge/skills and the complexity of the patient’s condition and/or the situation.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists with planning and implementation of activities related to direct patient care:
- Assists in accomplishing an individualized care plan by providing for the physical comfort, safety, and emotional welfare of the surgical patient.
- Works cooperatively as a team member with all related departments to ensure optimal patient care.
- Aware of and maintains principles of aseptic technique.
- Performs primarily in the role of scrub nurse to include.
- Prepares room, supplies, and equipment for the patient.
- Carries out scrub nurse activities required during the operation in such a manner as to ensure asepsis and patient safety.
- Assists the primary RN circulator with delegated circulating duties.
- Assists in room clean-up between cases at the end of the schedule.
- Responsible for preparation and aftercare of equipment and supplies.
- Sterilize equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Assists in taking inventories of equipment and supplies.
- Recognizes and acts appropriately in an emergency.
- Participates in staff conferences as a member of the OR nursing team.
- Assists in the orientation process of new personnel in there are of clinical expertise.
- Assists in the revision of departmental procedures.
- Shares new knowledge with staff.
- Helps maintain a clean and orderly environment in the OR.
- Utilizes and supports Hospital and Operating Room policies, rules, and regulations.
- Adheres to fire and safety regulations of the hospital.
- Maintains strict sharps protocol and follows Standard Precautions.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
Knowledge:
- High School Diploma is required.
- Surgical Scrub Tech Certification is required.
- Can supply evidence through references of on-the-job training and experience as a surgical scrub tech preferred.
- Previous experience as a surgical scrub technician required.
- 3 years experience.
- Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery and General Surgery experience.
Skills & Abilities:
- Commitment to teamwork is required.
- Ability to relate well with people required.
- Ability to problem solve independently required.
- Professionalism and confidentiality are required.
Benefits:
- Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
- Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!