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Certified Scrub Tech Out Patient Surgery - PRN
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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.
$46,006 / year median in Oklahoma
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Prepares operating rooms for surgery, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in operating room and outpatient clinic as assigned and directed. Position Accountabilities Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures. Assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Drapes patients for surgical procedures. Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures and sponges. Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies. Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required. Assists other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends meetings as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.