We are looking for an experienced scrub technician to work full time in our fast paced ophthalmic surgery center. Ophthalmic surgery experience is preferred but we are willing to train an experienced scrub tech (CST or OSA required) with a positive attitude. Job description includes scrubbing and assisting the surgeon during surgery, cleaning and sterilizing instruments sets and expediting turn overs.
We are a friendly, professional practice providing quality and safe care to our patients.
Other functions of the job include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures
- Scrub arms and hands according to established protocol
- Assist the surgical team with scrubbing in and putting on gloves and masks
- Pass surgical instruments to surgeons as needed during surgical procedures
- Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedures
- Handle and label tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures
- Following surgeries, wash and sterilize all medical instruments and equipment
- Clean, organize and restock the operating room following each surgical procedure
- Supply fluids for use during operations, including blood, glucose, plasma, and saline
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures
- Monitor patient’s’ vital signs throughout surgery
- Ensure proper operation of equipment such as lights and suction machines
- Offer technical assistance to the surgical team: surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Responsible for control of all parts of the sterilization process:
- Decontamination
- rep, pack, sterilize
- documentation of sterilization
- sterile storage including remediation of equipment failures and hazards
- Provide integrity and sterility of products and services for the customers
- Work in conjunction with the OR staff to provide timely sterile products
- Maintain consistency and continuous workflow between the OR and Central Service Sterile Processing
- Operate and maintain Steris Reliance machine; keep records of loads completed, items of loads and maintenance procedures performed
- Operate and maintain decontamination equipment
- Monitor surgery schedules daily, identifying general, specific and potential needs for all cases
- Assist with cleaning of rooms between cases and terminal cleaning
- Assist in preparation with patients in pre-op and post-op area
- Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
- Monitor and maintain appropriate records to remain compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, as well as reporting occurrences immediately to supervisors
- Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with other departments to ensure flow and continuity of services
- Attend in-service presentations, including but not limited to infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS and OSHA standards
- Report defective equipment to supervisor or staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
In executing these position responsibilities, the Nurse Practitioner is guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and company standard operating procedures and policies.
Please email your resume with cover letter and give a thorough description of your qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
