OR Scrub Tech
Under general supervision of the Director, the Operating Room Technician works with the surgeon, anesthesiologist or anesthetist, and Perioperative Staff Nurse as a member of the direct patient care team during surgical intervention. Areas of responsibility include preparing and handling supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient through specific techniques and practices designed to exclude all pathogenic microorganisms for the operative wound.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
- Assessment: Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse with the collection of data to gather meaningful information pertinent to the planned surgical intervention.
- Planning: Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse in developing a plan of care that prescribes intervention to attain expected outcomes.
- Implementation: Assists the other members of the surgical team in implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care.
- Evaluation: Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse in evaluation of patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
- Demonstrates appropriate sterile technique.
- Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
- Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
- Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
- Actively participates in hospital and departmental group meetings.
- Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that department is compliant with all regulatory standards.
- Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
- Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an Operating Room Technique program or a school of vocational nursing.
Experience: None required. Prior OR experience preferred.
License/Certification: Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or eligible within six (6) months of employment; or current Texas licensure as Licensed Vocational Nurse preferred. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.
Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, & twisting.
Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature. Must have reliable transportation and means of communication for on-call demands.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (3)
- Excluding traffic violations, have you ever been convicted of any criminal violation of law, or are you now under pending investigation or charges of violation of criminal law? If yes, explain.
- Have you been subject to any adverse action(s) by any duly authorized sanctioning or disciplinary agency, or licensing body for either conduct based or performance based actions? If yes, explain.
- Desired Salary:
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- Do you have any criminal convitions or any pending criminal charges; have you ever been convicted, or pleaded "no contest" to a felony and/or misdemeanor?
- Are you now or have you ever been excluded, suspended, or debarred from participation in any federally funded benefit program (ie. Medicare/Medicaid)?
- Have you ever had a professional license, registration or certification reprimanded, sanctioned, suspended, revoked, placed on probation, limited or voluntarily surrendered/relinquished?
- Have you ever worked at Huntsville Memorial Hospital or any other CHC affiliated facility?
- Do you have any relatives or anyone living in your household employed at Huntsville Memorial Hospital?
- I agree to notify the organization in writing within five to seven (5-7) days of receiving any written or oral notice of any adverse action, including, without limitation, exclusion from participation in any federal or state health care or procurement programs, any filed and served malpractice suit or arbitration action; any adverse action by a state licensing board; any adverse action which has resulted in the filing of a report with the state licensing board; any revocation of DEA license; a conviction of any felony or a misdemeanor of moral turpitude; any action against any certification under the Medicare or Medicaid programs; or any cancellation, non-renewal or material reduction in medical liability insurance policy coverage.
- How did you find out about this position?
Written answers (3)
- If you answered yes to the prior question about criminal history, please explain.
- If you answered yes to the prior question, please list the name(s):
- If you selected Employee Referral or Other please specify below: