OR Scrub Tech PRN (As Needed)
Baptist Health - Central Alabama, Montgomery, AL, United States
Highlights
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital‑based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.
Summary
The OR Scrub Technician is primarily responsible to scrub on surgical procedures in all specialties performed in the Perioperative area. This individual shall function as a member of the surgical team. The Scrub Technician shall be responsible to set up assigned cases, maintain a sterile field, and count appropriate items with the circulating nurse during surgical cases. This position requires an understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Additionally, this individual shall perform a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment, as well as stocking, cleaning, and inventory. The Scrub Technician must know policies and procedures pertaining to duties and be able to fulfill verbal and written instructions. This individual will strictly adhere to all OSHA guidelines, safety, and infection control policies. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education / Experience
High school graduate or equivalent required. Hospital experience preferred in the area of Surgical Services.
License / Certification
CST preferred, BLS required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on‑the‑job training program
Possesses interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Position requires sitting for 10%, walking 30%, standing 60% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job‑related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Frequent noise exposure. Mechanical and electrical exposure due to equipment such as autoclaves, phone, copier, computer, fax machine and all intraoperative equipment. Continuous exposure to dust and communicable diseases. May involve high levels of stress.
Primary Location
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Job
OR Scrub Tech PRN (As Needed)
Job Type
PRN-PRN
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
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Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital‑based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.
Summary
The OR Scrub Technician is primarily responsible to scrub on surgical procedures in all specialties performed in the Perioperative area. This individual shall function as a member of the surgical team. The Scrub Technician shall be responsible to set up assigned cases, maintain a sterile field, and count appropriate items with the circulating nurse during surgical cases. This position requires an understanding of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization. Additionally, this individual shall perform a variety of tasks such as care of instruments, supplies, sutures, needles, and basic equipment, as well as stocking, cleaning, and inventory. The Scrub Technician must know policies and procedures pertaining to duties and be able to fulfill verbal and written instructions. This individual will strictly adhere to all OSHA guidelines, safety, and infection control policies. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education / Experience
High school graduate or equivalent required. Hospital experience preferred in the area of Surgical Services.
License / Certification
CST preferred, BLS required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Completion of a certified technician program or acceptable on‑the‑job training program
Possesses interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate appropriately, verbal or written
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Position requires sitting for 10%, walking 30%, standing 60% of the workday. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. Frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. Continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job‑related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation. Frequent noise exposure. Mechanical and electrical exposure due to equipment such as autoclaves, phone, copier, computer, fax machine and all intraoperative equipment. Continuous exposure to dust and communicable diseases. May involve high levels of stress.
Primary Location
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Job
OR Scrub Tech PRN (As Needed)
Job Type
PRN-PRN
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
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