Job Summary:
The Surgical Scrub Tech II works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for helping to prepare the OR, scrubbing with Surgeon and assisting with surgical procedures and GI.
Essential Responsibilities:
Preceptor of all new technicians, providing training on new equipment and patient care services. Assists in the ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients incorporating age-related and developmental specific requirements.
Provides technical skills assisting surgeon and operating surgical equipment in a safe efficient manner. This assistance includes but is not limited to the following:
• Set up surgical equipment, instruments, and sterile supplies and make sure the equipment works properly. • Prepares patient for surgery by shaving, washing, and disinfecting incision areas. • Assists in transfer of patients to the operating room and helps to position them on the operating table.
Intraoperatively:
• Pass instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistant. • Helps to keep track of needles, sponges, instruments, and supplies. • Cuts sutures and holds retractors. • Manage specimens taken for analysis.
Postop:
• Help transport patients to recovery area. • Prepares instruments for sterilization. • Clean the operating room and restock it with supplies. • Prepares for operating room for next case.
Perform at least one training in-service each year.
Other duties as assigned.