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Huntsville Memorial Hospital · 5 months ago

OR Scrub Tech

Huntsville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Huntsville Memorial Hospital is seeking an Operating Room Technician to join their surgical team. The role involves assisting in the preparation and handling of supplies and equipment to ensure a safe environment during surgical procedures, while also supporting the Perioperative Staff Nurse in various aspects of patient care.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse with the collection of data to gather meaningful information pertinent to the planned surgical intervention

Assists the Perioperative Staff Nurse in developing a plan of care that prescribes intervention to attain expected outcomes

Assists the other members of the surgical team in implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care

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

Qualification

Certified Surgical TechnicianBasic Life Support certificationOperating Room Technique programInfection prevention protocolsSterile techniquePatient confidentialityProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

Graduate of an Operating Room Technique program or a school of vocational nursing

Certified Surgical Technician (CST), Licensed Surgical Assistant (LSA) or eligible within six (6) months of employment; or current Texas licensure as Licensed Vocational Nurse

Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently