Surgical Scrub Tech Full Time
Company: United Surgical Partners International
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
USPI was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality,
lower-cost solutions in our communities, and in doing so, form
collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians.
Today we are the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the
country, with more than 350 ambulatory surgery centers and 28
surgical hospitals. We are also part of Tenet Healthcare, a unique
and diversified enterprise which enables us to have access to
additional resources and a greater support system. We are looking
for a Surgical Scrub Technologist for our Skyway Surgery Center.Job
SummaryAnticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and
maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating
room. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical
Director/AdministratorEssential Job Duties and
ResponsibilitiesEnsures sterility of all supplies and instruments
during set up of surgical procedures.Assists circulating nurse and
surgical team in maintaining 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 source/name of specimen with
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
inservices, conferences, and meetings as required.Communicates
effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their
office staffs, 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.Required Skills:Required
Experience:QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an
individual shall be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh
School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program.
Certification preferable.Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in
multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and
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 for an operating room.Employment
practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or
employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any
other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in
the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional
information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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