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University Orthopedics · 4 months ago

ASC Scrub Technician

Kettle Point, East Providence, RI, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

University Orthopedics is a healthcare provider specializing in orthopedic care, and they are seeking an ASC Surgical/Scrub Technician. The role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining sterile environments under the direction of Registered Nurses.

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Responsibilities

Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s care under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Ability to set priorities

Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the clinical areas of the facility

Ability to communicate well with patients, families, Teammates, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, etc

Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice

Delivers safe patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and according to facility policy and procedure

Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner

Adheres to all policies and procedures when providing patient care

Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations

Demonstrates ability to respond to patient care needs in an emergency situation and under direction of Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Initiates and implements basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCLS) under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Demonstrates ability to meet patients and family's learning needs as identified in the plan of care under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Assists the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse to implement the teaching plan for the patient and family as directed

Assists the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse to provide appropriate interventions related to patient and environmental safety issues

Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position

Functions as a certified scrub technician in the operating room/ procedure room under the direction of the Registered Nurse

Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the surgical team

Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures

Assists with skin preparations and with draping of patients

Assists with care, preparation, maintenance and after-care of sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment

Knows and practices the principles and procedures of sterile technique

Handles specimens in accordance with facility policy and procedures

Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the patients of prep solution and applies dressing as needed

Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area for storage or processing

Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment

Participates in sponge, instrument and needle count with the circulating nurse

Demonstrates ability to understand and use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors

Demonstrates ability to understand use, function, interpretation, documentation, and record-keeping of chemical and biological indicators related to instrument and equipment high-level disinfection and sterilization processes

Demonstrates understanding of operating room/procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy and procedures

Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies

Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares room supplies and equipment

Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs

Qualification

BCLS CertificationOperating Room ProceduresSterile TechniqueClinical Data CorrelationEmergency ResponsePatient CareCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration