Surgery Scrub Tech

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the surgery manager, the Scrub Technician/Central Supply Aide is responsible for providing support to Surgery and other clinical departments at MMH.

This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma.
Current BLS CPR card.
Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) preferred.
Completion of a Scrub Technician course preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for work output.
Previous experience preferable.
Must be a team player to all departments, confidential of sensitive data, respectful of all other staff members, considerate of other people’s time, and accountable for

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Competencies:

Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.  Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include payroll, personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
Other duties as assigned.

Specific Competencies:

Orders instruments and sterile supplies, helps with the evaluation of new equipment and keeps cost containment and conservation of supplies in mind when ordering.
Maintains and operates the autoclave in a safe and effective manner.  Supervises and evaluates sterility controls outlined in the procedure manual.
Prepares and sterilizes all instruments, sterile kits or trays, and sterile supplies needed in ER, OPM and the OR.
Periodically checks all tubing on equipment to insure that it is in good working order.
Assists in OR as needed in sterilizing instruments that are used to perform procedures or in reprocessing scopes.
Resolves any equipment issues that can be resolved prior to getting to maintenance through training or evaluation of proper use of equipment.
Verifies warranty on equipment if equipment fails or is inoperable
Participates in the inventory processes each year and helps to facilitate accurate counting of inventoried supplies throughout the facility in those areas assigned to be counted by Central Supply.
Understands the organization’s policies and procedures on procurement, purchase orders, and ordering so that he/she can backfill those functions in the absence of a purchasing manager.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
Attends all meetings as appropriate.
Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions      temporarily when necessary.
Is involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves during working hours.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.
*Extensive Full-time Employee benefit package (PTO, Paid sick time, holiday time off, 
Bereavement pay, jury duty, affordable health insurance for self or family, 401K, 
Cell phone discount, Obstetrics benefit plan, etc.) 

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING/TEMPORARY TRAVEL HOUSING ACCOMODATIONS! 

Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A.) preferred. Completion of a Scrub Technician course preferred

Minimum Education and Experience