About us We are a brand new ASC featuring Interventional Radiology, Vascular, Podiatry, ENT, Plastics, Opthalmology, GYN and Pain Management in Wilkes Barre, PA. 1.
Patient Care:
Provides safe patient care to the operative patient by being able to effectively assist the surgeon during surgical procedures. 2.
Aseptic Technique:
Maintains sterile technique in the OR during surgical procedures and when processing instruments and supplies 3.
Communication:
Effectively communicates with all members of the OR team 4.
Inventory Control:
Provides for the safe packaging of sterile supplies in adequate numbers to meet the needs of the surgery schedule. Restocks sterile room while observing proper ordering and storing of supplies 5. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic technique 6. Assumes responsibilities according to the operating room to which assigned 7. Scrubs for surgical procedures as assigned 8. Communicates to the circulating nurse any problems that arise during the surgical procedure 9. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, instruments, supplies, and procedures 10. Assists with the cleaning of the operating room before and after surgical procedures 11. Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and sterilizing instruments as assigned 12. Operates sterilizers as assigned and provides quality control documentation 13. Restocks sterile room and sink areas in hallway 14. Participates in orientation of new scrub technicians and helps to cross-train other scrub technicians in their own area of expertise 15. Contributes to the Quality Improvement Program as necessary 16. Participates in team meetings 17. Initiates sponge and sharp counts as necessary 18. Performs other duties as needed to ensure the safety and comfort of all patients as well as the efficient operation of the facility