North Idaho Eye Institute is looking for a Certified Scrub Technician! This role assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performing routine and delegated tasks, including scrub duties, assisting with house-keeping duties when necessary, and assisting in processing storage, and retrieval of supplies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists surgeon as scrub nurse and/or first assistant.
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Drapes or assists in draping the patient.
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Anticipates surgeon’s needs.
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Performs as directed by surgeon.
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Assists surgeon with dressings.
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Abides by sterile technique principles.
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Assists circulating nurse.
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Sets up operating room for each case.
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Checks proper functioning of all equipment when needed.
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Helps with patient if directed.
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Assists in care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
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Follows cleaning procedures for each.
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Makes sure all are in good working condition.
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Understands cleaning, lubrication and sterilization procedures.
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Involved in cleaning and housekeeping duties.
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Cleans furniture and tables between cases with approved solution.
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Performs terminal cleaning procedure.
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Assists with quarterly and daily cleaning duties.
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Can perform disinfecting and sterilizing procedures.
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Runs cultures on autoclave when not done by circulator.
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Performs additional duties on a regular basis, as needed.
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Does wrapping and packaging of supplies in correct manner.
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Operates autoclave to sterilize instruments and supplies.
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Re-sterilizes supplies when needed.
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Assists with restocking of cupboards as needed.
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Updates procedure book.
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Performs other duties that may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Previous OR experience
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Physically able to perform job requirements, i.e. patient transport, lift up to 50 lbs., and able to stand on feet for long periods of time
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Actively interested in out-patient surgery
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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or technical certification through JCAHPO
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
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Adherence to the utmost infection prevention standards in compliance with CDC, AORN, and APIC recommendations
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Demonstrates knowledge of the organization, structure, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of NICLC
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Principles of aseptic and sterile technique
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Knows fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and sterilization procedures
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Basic knowledge of surgical procedures and how to use and take care of equipment
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Medications relevant to eye surgery and anesthesia
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Awareness of environmental controls
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Knowledge of nursing skills in patient care
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Ability to establish effective communications with doctors, patients, and staff
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Knowledge of job descriptions of those personnel with whom he/she shares patient care
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Able to analyze own performance and seek guidance from others
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Demonstrates ability to obtain information on current trends and developments in nursing, outpatient surgery, and ophthalmology care
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Knowledge of disaster and emergency policies and procedures
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Knowledge of effective interpersonal relationships
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Any offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing both.
