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FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

 

Summary:

The OR Surgical Scrub Technician is a selected, qualified person, who by means of a well-planned and organized course of instruction, functions proficiently as an instrument person and/or circulating assistant under the direct supervision of qualified professional nurses. The OR Technician is responsible for assisting in the care of the patients, maintenance of supplies and equipment. The OR Surgical Scrub Tech assembles needed instruments and supplies in a manner to maximize.

 

Experience/Education Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent required.Completion of RMC mandatory inservices, upon hire and yearly.Completion of 6-8 weeks minimum basic OR orientation within the OR department and continued with preceptors.

License or Certification Requirements:

Certification preferredCurrent CPR training or obtainment within 6 months of hiring and maintained annually

 

 

Responsibilities:

Assists in positioning of patients under supervision of RN.Assists in room turnover and preparation for cases and terminal cleaning at the end of the day.Assists the surgeon during the surgical procedure by passing instruments and other necessary supplies in a sterile field.Checks and completes all set ups assigned and informs the unit charge nurse of any that aren't complete or if special equipment is needed.Completes damp dusting and outdating as assigned before the end of the month.  Removes all expired items from circulationImplements practices for prevention of infection by adhering to principles of aseptic technique.Reviews next day set-ups and preference cards to assist with and improve efficiency and accuracy..Maintains ability to perform shave preps when necessary.Opens sterile supplies and can assist in transporting and transferring of patients to and from the OR table and cartParticipates in room preparation under the guidance of the RN assigned to the room.Maintain ability to set an organized back table and prepare for the case appropriately according to the surgeion's needs.Properly returns used instruments into the correct trays on the case cart after the completion of the case and reports any broken instruments to SPDResponsible for the proper care of specimens throughout the procedure including proper labeling and verifications with the surgeonComplete room counts and daily assignments by the end of shift returning all extra supplies and equipment after the caseUnderstands the system of receiving and sending items to SPD when items are requested.Takes assigned call weeknights (1-2 days), weekends (every 3rd to 5th weekend) and holidays and rotations purposes. Responds to call within the assigned 30 minutes.  Is mindful to relieve previous shift on time.The scope of practice for each surgical scrub technician may include but not limited to:  primary or first scrub, scrub assistant, specialty charge technician, circulating assistant and educatorUnder supervision, the surgical scrub tech may retract, sponge, suction, cut, suture and irrigate.Verbally assures the sponge, needle and instrument counts are correct with the circulating nurse.Proper labeling and retrieval of medication on the sterile field including complete medication name, concentration, and expiration date.Understands isolation precautions and protocols with the proper use of gowning and gloving.Admers to chemo precautions, utilizing appropriate isolation cart and notifying SPD when sending the case cartWorks collaboratively with entire OR team to ensure safe patient care and open communication while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.Views constructive criticism as means to improve skills and behaviors allowing for professional growth.Adheres to policies and procedures and maintains up to date on changesIdentifies the need for additional training in other specialties outside of CVOR in order to remain vigilantSupportive of changes related to process improvementActively participates in staff discussions by providing solutions and suggestions to improve processesReviews the communication book updates when unable to attend meetingsMentors others with strict adherence to policy, procedure and behaviorsUtilizes the "CUS" acronym and observes and reports pertinent patient information to the charge nurse or circulating RN.  Ensures patient safety is the primary priority.Understands and utilizes the error reporting system is not punitive, but a tool to promote process improvement.Understands that the role is not limited to what is listed in the job description, and that team work is defined by doing whatever is necessary to promote efficiencies and provide safe patient care.

 

Credentials:
Essential:
* CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

 

Education:
Essential:
* HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

 

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

 

Other information:

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

 

Exposure to:
Chemicals: Disinfectants, No Tox, Steris Sterilant, Cidex, Betadine, Melthylmethacrylate (bone cement)
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Extreme potential for exposure with each surgical procedure. All patients are considered infectious and the OR follows universal precautions on all procedures greatly reducing the risk to the OR personnel.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Extreme potential for exposure with each surgical procedure. The OR follows universal precautions on all cases thus greatly reducing the risk to the OR personnel.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Required to communicate with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, patients and co-workers.
Vision: Required to assist surgeons with scrubbing and scrub assisting. Many OR procedures require keen visual observation because of the size of suture material used/instrumentation used. It is necessary to observe video monitors, and to draw and used by the surgeon during a procedure.
Smell: Helpful to detect electrical fire problems.
Hearing: Telephone communications, meetings, and equipment operating characteristics.
Touch: Necessary to hand instruments during procedures. Necessary to operate controls on equipment.

 

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

 

Average Hours per Week: 20-40

Shift: Variable for 24 hours coverage

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 5%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 80%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 10%
Kneel: .5%
Lift: .5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 2%
Climb: .5%
Bend: 2%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Instrument flash pans weighing 5-25# are held at waist level and carried from the sterilizer in the scrub rooms down the hallway approximately 20' to as much as 150'. Transporting patients from carts to the OR bed after surgery involves lifting patients who weigh 25-300 lbs. This is distributed by 3 people and a mechanical lifter is used: however, the patients are unable to help for the most part. Carry and push equipment from the storage room to the OR rooms, which is a distance of 10-150 ft. Laundry and garbage bags are carried to the trash room approximately 150-200 ft. Lifting instrument trays from racks to cabinets for storage. Fire extinguishers may need to be carried down 1 flight of stairs or up 5 flights. Because staff is instructed on proper body mechanics risk to staff is reduced.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 60
Stand: 7-9 hrs.
Crawl: 1
Walk: 15-30
Kneel: 1
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 2
Climb: 5
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 15# frequent
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200# frequently
Fine Manipulation: Loading needle holders, syringes, passing instruments, assembly of small instrument parts.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Raise and I78 lower OR tables, eye beds, PACU carts with moderate pressure. Bed lock and cardiac chair at least 50# of pressure.

 Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

 

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8-10
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Very loud-Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Fumes & Odors

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical - Laser plumes, steris machine sterilent, flash sterilizer-steam, bovies, other electrical equipment. Cidex-disinfectant used for instruments, compressed air tanks: O2, CO2, Nitrous, x-ray used during many procedures.
Protective Clothing Required: X-ray aprons, thyroid shields, gowns, gloves, masks, shoe covers, goggles, face shields.