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Kaiser Permanente

Tech II, Surgical Scrub

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What they do

A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.

$44,789 / year median in Georgia

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:
The Surgical Scrub Tech II works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and is responsible for helping to prepare the OR, scrubbing with Surgeon and assisting with surgical procedures and GI.
Essential Responsibilities:
Preceptor of all new technicians, providing training on new equipment and patient care services. Assists in the ongoing process of healthcare delivery to patients incorporating age related and developmental specific requirements. Provides technical skills assisting surgeon and operating surgical equipment in a safe efficient manner. This assistance includes but is not limited to the following:
Pre-Surgery:
Set up surgical equipment, instruments and sterile supplies and make sure the equipment works properly. Prepares patient for surgery by shaving, washing and disinfecting incision areas. Assists in transfer of patients to the operating room and helps to position them on the operating table.
Intraoperatively:
Pass instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon and surgical assistant. Helps to keep track of needles, sponges, instruments and supplies. Cuts sutures and holds retractors. Manage specimens taken for analysis.
Postop:
Help transport patients to recovery area. Prepares instruments for sterilization. Clean the operating room and restock it with supplies. Prepares for operating room for next case. Perform at least one training in-service each year. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience Minimum five (5) years of experience scrubbing in an OR setting. Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. Graduation from a recognized Surgical Technologist Program required. License, Certification, Registration Surgical Technologist Certificate within 12 months of hire Basic Life Support required at hire from
American Heart Association Additional Requirements:
N/A.
Preferred Qualifications:
N/A.
Notes:
May require floating to different locations as needed. FTE Request #
FTE-REQ008840
Approval Code FTE-APP300834