Performs in the scrub role during surgical procedures, following all established Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies.
Assists with other patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse- Assists with promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team
- Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke's Hospital mission and values
Principle Accountabilities: % of Time Spent
Scrubs surgical procedures 80%- Participates in checking/maintaining supplies and equipment, and the physical environment 10%
- Participates in committees, educational activities, special projects 3%
- Participates as preceptor for orientees and students in the scrub role 3%
- Performs clerical/computer tasks 2%
- Performs all other duties as assigned 2%
TOTAL 100%
Transport and/or stock medications
Employee is required to sit occasionally, stand continuously, and walk frequently.Employee must lift/carry light (20-lb maximum), medium (50-lb maximum) loads frequently, and over 100-lb loads occasionally with assistance. Employee is required to bend, squat, climb, reach forward and reach overhead frequently; kneel, lift from floor to waist and lift to overhead occasionally. Employee is required to perform duties involving repetitive action, and is required to perform simple grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation frequently.Employee is occasionally exposed to the following
environmental conditions: fumes, radiation, electrical hazard, and CRT terminal work. Employee is frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Employee may be needed to work any shift due to 24-hour day, 7 days per week operation, and may be needed to work in other areas of Surgical Services as necessary.
(Occasionally = 1-33%, Frequently = 34-66%, Continuously = 67-100%)
The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned, or developmental duties.
High School Diploma/GED and 3 years experience, or Graduate from an accredited Surgical Tech School Program with Certification.
