What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scrub Technician position at Oneida Health?
Oneida Health is currently seeking a full time Surgical Scrub Technician to work in the Hospital’s Operating Room. This position would be for 10 hour days with night call required. The surgical scrub tech would be supporting surgical cases in the OR. In this role, you will assist the Registered Professional Nurse to prepare and maintain a sterile environment using surgical standards, policies, and procedures, stocking, preparing surgical cases, as well as assisting the physician with surgical procedures.
*Hourly range: $26.00-$38.00/hour
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Preparing operating rooms with necessary sterile supplies and equipment
- Assisting the surgeon during an operative procedure, within their scope of practice
- Assist with transfer of specimens to the proper department
- Cleaning or assisting in cleaning the operating room for the next case and gathering instruments for sterilization
- Assisting the surgeon with gowns, masks, and gloves prior to and post-operative
- Holding retractors
- Assisting with post-operative dressings and the application of casts
- Performing daily damp dusting and cleaning of the operating room area to ensure antiseptic procedures are followed
- Cleaning and storing surgical instruments and equipment before and after use
- All other duties as assigned
Here are just a few reasons why we think you would love it at Oneida Health:
- We care about our people. Our employees are our #1 asset and we will always invest in their growth.
- We offer multiple pathways to success through continued education and department promotion.
- With our technology investment strategy, we put the most advanced technology in the palm of your hand. Allowing you to do what you do best.
- We’re neat freaks. Oneida Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals both regionally and nationally for safety and cleanliness.
- We are a JCAHO accredited facility with a strong reputation for patient outcomes and experience.
Qualifications:
Your Essential Qualifications:
- Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Must be certified from an accredited Surgical Scrub Technician program.
- Minimally 1 year of experience ( preferred)
- BLS certification (preferred)
Salary : $26 - $38