Certified Scrub Technician - PRN

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At Pasadena Surgery Center, a Sight360 company, we are building the region’s premier destination for comprehensive vision care. We are a team of over 130 optometrists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, opticians, and eye care professionals serving more than 100,000 patients across 17 different locations in the Greater Tampa Bay area. From routine eye exams and optical retail, to medical optometry, ophthalmology, and surgical procedures, our patients experience end-to-end personalized care and service.

The Certified Scrub Technician is responsible for performing the duties of a scrub technician and assists the surgeon in the operative procedure by using sterile equipment and supplies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Functions as a scrub technician in the operating room.
• Assists with gowning and gloving other members of the surgical team.
• Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Assists with draping of patients.
• Assists with care, preparation, maintenance, and after-care of sterile and unsterile supplies and equipment.
• Knows and practices the principles of sterile technique.
• Handles specimens in accordance with procedures.
• Removes drapes at end of procedure, cleanses the patient of prep solution and applies dressing as needed.
• Cleans instruments and equipment after use and returns them to proper area for storage processing.
• Respects patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Differentiates sterilization methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Assists with housekeeping duties as necessary to provide a safe environment.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and use autoclaves and sonic cleaner.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Assists with stocking, replenishing, and preparation of supplies.
• Performs all other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Handles and disposes of biohazardous waste appropriately.

Qualifications:

• SPD (Sterile Processing Department) experience a plus
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support)
• Knowledge of Ophthalmic Surgeries - Preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, sterilization procedures, aseptic techniques, and maintenance and care of equipment.
• Basic knowledge of surgical procedures, needs, and steps in use of materials.
• Experience scrubbing

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k and Match
• Annual work shoe reimbursement program