Scrub Tech Certified – Full Time Days – Main OR Position Available In Williamson, Tennessee

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued andyour skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise toworld-class, compassionate care for the residents of WilliamsonCounty and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride inserving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employeesto 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 comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-freeworkplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timelyand accurate manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

High school graduate. Must respond to the hospital within thirty minutes for “oncall” requirements. Previous scrub tech experience or graduate of scrub techschool Earned a Surgical Technology diploma or degree from a collegeor university or has 18 months experience prior to July 1,2006 Current certification through NBSTSA or equivalent, within 6months of employment

Workplace Experience:

Peri operative

Care Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependentlyand independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursingknowledge to a variety of setting.

Equipment for the followingsurgical 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 surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than oneyear of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and inwriting. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hoursa day. Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs. Requires the ability to lift and turn patients with assistanceup to 250 lbs.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members toeffectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timelymanner. Anticipates and provides equipment and supplies in a timelymanner and organized manner based on the needs of the patient andsurgeon. Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles ofaseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective actionwhen break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenanceof sterile field. Handles/ transports/ prepares medications/ solutions safely andin accordance with hospital and departmental policies andprocedures. Performs counts by following established policy and procedures,initiates corrective action when counts are incorrect, andcommunicates results of counts. Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature,humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to ORsanitation policies. Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare ORroom for next case. Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using suppliesjudiciously and documents patient charges completely andaccurately. Maintain position specific qualification Facilitates staff development, assists with the orientation andtraining of new personnel, and participates in the development ofeducational program for co-workers. Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communication. Returns promptly from breaks and gives breaks as needed. Completes special assignments, pulls cases that are add-ons andprepares for the next day.