Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Certified Scrub Technologist under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and all staff in the operating room (the “OR”) report to the Surgery Manager. This position is responsible for preparing the OR, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgeon during procedures by handling instruments and supplies. This position is responsible for setting up sterile trays with instruments and equipment, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, and anticipating the surgeon's needs to hand them the correct tools throughout the surgery. This position is responsible for managing specimens and performing surgical counts of sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure everything is accounted for after the procedure is complete.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Set up sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for the specific surgical procedure.
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Ensure all equipment is sterilized and functioning properly.
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Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and have all necessary items ready.
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Follow strict sterile techniques to prevent infection and contamination.
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Monitor and maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure.
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Provide surgical instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon upon request.
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Anticipate the surgeon's needs to ensure smooth workflow.
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Assist with tasks including retracting tissue and applying dressings after the procedure.
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Assist with patient preparation, such as pre-operative skin prep and positioning on the table.
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Help drape the patient with sterile surgical drapes.
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Account for all sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after the surgery.
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Handle and prepare specimens for transport to the lab.
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Perform inventory checks and restock supplies as needed.
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Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical staff effectively communicating with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient care.
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Assist in the transfer of patients to the recovery area.
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Participate in cleaning and preparing the OR for the next case assisting with post-operative cleanup.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate from an accredited scrub technological program.
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Licensure and Certifications: CPR required within 90 days. CST, required.
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Experience: Knowledge of and experience with sterile technique qualify the scrub to prepare and arrange instruments and supplies to facilitate the surgical procedure, required.
Work Environment: This position will spend 90% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. while performing work in an operating room. This position will spend 10% of time sitting while performing work in a surgical environment. This position is exposed to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population
Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
