Scrub Tech Certified – Full Time Days – Surgery Center Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

| Williamson Health is aregional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations andmore than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offeringexceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties andsubspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, WilliamsonMedical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan WestTower, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-artcardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, anaward-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergencyand inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. OtherWilliamson Health service providers include the Bone and JointInstitute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at WilliamsonMedical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that arestrategically located throughout the community, countywideEmergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture VanderbiltHealth and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in WilliamsonCounty. Learn more about our many specialized services atWilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where yourtalents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted inour promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents ofWilliamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptionalpride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering ouremployees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensivebenefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so youcan take charge of your physical, financial, and emotionalwell-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching oTuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible SpendingAccounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Healthis an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patientcare in a timely and accurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FormalEducation /

Training:

High school graduate. Must respond to thehospital within thirty minutes for “on call” requirements. Previousscrub tech experience or graduate of scrub tech school Earned aSurgical Technology diploma or degree from a college or universityor has 18 months experience prior to July 1, 2006 Currentcertification through NBSTSA or equivalent, within 6 months ofemployment

Workplace Experience:

Peri operative

Care Equipment andSkills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, tofunction dependently and independently and to be flexible inapplying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting.

Equipmentfor the following surgical specialties:

general, AEM;genitourinary, lithotripsy;ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic;orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain’s Chair/spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral;Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell MedicationSystem, AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:

A surgicalunit with patient population ranging from less than one year ofage> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

Requiresthe ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.

Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours aday. Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.

Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance upto 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Collaborates with appropriatesurgical team members to effectively coordinate the delivery ofpatient care in a timely manner. Anticipates and provides equipmentand supplies in a timely manner and organized manner based on theneeds of the patient and surgeon. Creates and maintains a sterilefield by using principles of aseptic practice in varyingsituations, initiates corrective action when break in techniqueoccurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.

Handles/ transports/ prepares medications/ solutions safely and inaccordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Performs counts by following established policy and procedures,initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, andcommunicates results of counts. Assists with control of the ORSuite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintaintraffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies. Returnequipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for nextcase. Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment usingsupplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely andaccurately. Maintain position specific qualification Facilitatesstaff development, assists with the orientation and training of newpersonnel, and participates in the development of educationalprogram for co-workers. Demonstrates responsibility for assignedcommunication. Returns promptly from breaks and gives breaks asneeded. Completes special assignments, pulls cases that are add-onsand prepares for the next day.