*Wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
POSITION PURPOSE: Assists with the surgical care of the patient in the
operating room. Duties include, but are not exclusive of stocking, pulling
cases for the next day, pulling instruments, cleaning OR after cases,
replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs
of the surgeon. Maintains current education in aseptic technique, routine
operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1.
Scrub person functions with working knowledge of
aseptic technique and AORN Standards.2.
Checks all items for proper packaging,
processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if
present, and expiration dates.3.
Maintains sterile integrity of all items and
fluids introduced onto the field.4.
Monitors sterile field for events that may
contaminate field and corrective action initiated.5.
When moving within or around a sterile field
does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.6.
Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked
for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.7.
When turning on machine, confirms self test
pattern as necessary.8.
Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as
evidenced by no delays in procedures.9.
Knows the order in use of material and supplies.10.
Reports changes in temperature of room to
appropriate person.11.
Perceptive to patients sensory environment.12.
Monitors, evaluates and revised preference
cards.13.
Contributes to the individualized, ongoing
delivery of care with in the scope of practice.14.
Maintains flexibility and appropriate response
to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.15.
Supports the decisions and actions of the
Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.16.
Participates in departmental QI program
including confidential occurrence reporting.17.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA
compliant.Experience:Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as
an OR technician in a hospital setting.License(s):Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician
requiredCertification(s):Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association
(AHA) required
Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical
Technologists, Inc.) preferred.