Surgical Scrub Technologist

United Surgical Partners International, Inc Clearwater, FL, US

Surgical Technologist

Tampa Bay Joint and Spine Surgery Center is hiring a Surgical Scrub Technologist

Tampa Bay Joint and Spine Surgery Center was formed by a group of local surgeons to offer easily accessible outpatient care to Clearwater and the surrounding communities.

The goal of any outpatient surgical visit is to provide the patient with a comfortable environment that focuses on their safety, supports the surgeon with the newest equipment, experienced staff, and results in a successful surgical outcome. Patients appreciate being able to recover in the comfort of their own homes surrounded by family and friends.

Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Sports Medicine

Total Joint Replacement

Hand and Upper Extremity

Job Summary:

The Surgical Scrub Technologist anticipates the needs of the surgical team.
Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining a sterile environment.
Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming the source/name of the specimen with the surgeon.
Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
Attends in-services, conferences, and meetings as required.
Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staff, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification is preferable.
One-Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties
Must have MAKO, Ortho, and Spine experience
Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

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