Surgical TechnologistUnder the direction from nursing personnel and physician providers, the Surgical Scrub Technician performs direct patient care activities; assisting in patient preparation for surgery/procedure; performs tasks related to the procedure; and assists in maintaining a clean, organized and prepared work environment. Will have a working knowledge of all operating/procedure room equipment, including emergency equipment used in Code situations. Will maintain a working knowledge of surgical instruments used by the surgeons in the center, along with the care, maintenance and knowledge of various sterilization techniques used in the processing of the instrumentation.1. Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals, and objectives2. Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures3. Follows the facility's standards for ethical business conduct4. Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member5. Recognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties6. Respects patients' right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality7. Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities8. Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff9. Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers10. Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner11. Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction12. Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques13. Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices14. Reports wasteful practices15. Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements16. Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted compliance program17. Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures18. Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement program19. Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures20. Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities21. Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person22. Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences23. Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff24. Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations25. Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities26. Welcomes suggestions and recommendations27. Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure28. Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards29. Inspects equipment for proper working condition30. Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures31. Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure32. Arranges instruments according to given procedure33. Confirms that instruments work properly34. Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays35. Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy36. Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed37. Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety38. Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure39. Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed40. Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards41. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician42. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient's statusQualifications:1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public3. Ability to make decisions and solve problemsRequirements:1. Graduate from Surgical Technology program from an accredited school2. Operating room experience3. CPR / AED and First Aid4. Certification in Surgical TechnologyPreferred:1. Two years of previous operating room experienceJob quality requirements:1. Accuracy2. Attention to detail3. Timeliness4. Organization5. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasksDependability:1. Attendance2. Punctuality3. Ability to follow instructions4. Ability to meet deadlinesPhysical/mental requirements:1. Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk2. Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching3. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities4. Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities5. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs6. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems7. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drillsWorking conditions (environmental):1. Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment2. Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materialsReports to:Clinical DirectorContacts:1. Patients2. Patients' family/significant others3. Physicians and physician office personnel4. Facility personnel5. Vendors6. Clinical Director