Scrub Assistant Highlands Surgery PRN 1st Shift

Overview

The Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the RN provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and supplies for use in the procedure.•Determine room is in readiness and OR suite is stocked for case.•Scans case carts / instruments on each case.•Scrubs, gowns and glove self and other team members for the procedures, prepares sterile tables and instruments, utilizing proper aseptic technique.•Prepares instruments and supplies on sterile field in a timely manner.•Passes instruments accurately during case.•Counts sponges, needles and instruments with RN Circulator according to established procedure.•Labels all solutions/medications as they are added to the sterile field.•Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensure their proper functioning.•Collects and maintains specimens and assures proper identification by the staff nurse.•Anticipate the surgeon's needs and request additional items from RN Circulator in sufficient time for surgical teams use.•Utilizes physician preference cards in preparing for specific operative procedures and updates after each case.•Utilizes principles of Standard Precautions during surgical procedures.•Direct and assist with between case clean-up and proceed with preparation for the next case, restocks supplies and equipment after surgical procedures.•Performs second assistant duties as outlined by Huntsville Hospital policy.•Performs instrument reprocessing and sterilization procedures.
• Identifies instruments and places in instrument sets completely.
• Operates sterilizers.
• Maintains sterilization records through documentation of the sterilization process.
• Reports problems with sterilization immediately to the O.R. Charge Nurse.
• Performs Attest (biological test) appropriately.
• Assists in orientation of new employee and provides support as needed.
• Demonstrates accountability by staying informed of current changes in practice, new equipment, and quality initiatives.
• Attends/completes all required in-services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.• Successful completion of a Scrub Tech program preferred.