Certified Scrub Technician

North Idaho Eye Institute is looking for a Certified Scrub Technician! This role assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated tasks, including scrub duties, assisting with house-keeping duties when necessary, and assisting in processing storage, and retrieval of supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists surgeon as scrub nurse and/or first assistant.
• Drapes or assists in draping the patient.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs.
• Performs as directed by surgeon.
• Assists surgeon with dressings.
• Abides by sterile technique principles.
• Assists circulating nurse.
• Sets up operating room for each case.
• Checks proper functioning of all equipment when needed.
• Helps with patient if directed.
• Assists in care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Follows cleaning procedures for each.
• Makes sure all are in good working condition.
• Understands cleaning, lubrication and sterilization procedures.
• Involved in cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Cleans furniture and tables between cases with approved solution.
• Performs terminal cleaning procedure.
• Assists with quarterly and daily cleaning duties.
• Can perform disinfecting and sterilizing procedures.
• Runs cultures on autoclave when not done by circulator.
• Performs additional duties on a regular basis, as needed.
• Does wrapping and packaging of supplies in correct manner.
• Operates autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies.
• Re-sterilizes supplies when needed.
• Assists with restocking of cupboards as needed.
• Updates procedure book.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous OR experience
• Physically able to perform job requirements, i.e. patient transport, lift up to 50 lbs., and able to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Actively interested in out-patient surgery
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or technical certification through JCAHPO

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Adherence to the utmost infection prevention standards in compliance with CDC, AORN, and APIC recommendations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization, structure, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of NICLC
• Principles of aseptic and sterile technique
• Knows fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and sterilization procedures
• Basic knowledge of surgical procedures and how to use and take care of equipment
• Medications relevant to eye surgery and anesthesia
• Awareness of environmental controls
• Knowledge of nursing skills in patient care
• Ability to establish effective communications with doctors, patients, and staff
• Knowledge of job descriptions of those personnel with whom he/she shares patient care
• Able to analyze own performance and seek guidance from others
• Demonstrates ability to obtain information on current trends and developments in nursing, outpatient surgery, and ophthalmology care
• Knowledge of disaster and emergency policies and procedures
• Knowledge of effective interpersonal relationships

Why North Idaho Eye Institute?

We believe in taking care of our team—on and off the clock. Eligible employees (working an average of 24 hours/week) enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Coverage: Your choice between an HSA or a PPO plan. We cover 90% of employee-only premiums for full-time employees (average of 30 hours/week) and 50% for part-time (average of 24-29 hours/week). HSA and FSA options are also available- with company contributions included for eligible participants!
• Dental & Vision: Dental coverage and in-house vision care to keep you smiling and seeing clearly.
• Company-Paid Protection: Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance included at no cost to you.
• Optional Coverage: Customize your protection with supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Telemedicine Access: Convenient, 24/7 telemedicine virtual care, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, counseling, and practical daily support.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Any offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing both.

North Idaho Eye Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to giving all qualified individuals an equal opportunity in employment with our Company regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.