Scrub Assistant - Helen Keller - Operating Room - PRN - Shift 1

As a Scrub Assistant in the Operating Room at Helen Keller, you will facilitate operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. You will maintain the sterile field and anticipate the needs of the surgical team throughout each procedure.

Responsibilities

• Assemble supplies and equipment required for procedures
• Prepare and organize sterile supplies and instruments
• Perform accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator
• Assist with placement of sterile drapes
• Provide instruments, medications, and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
• Maintain an organized sterile field and ensure sterility, taking corrective actions as needed
• Prepare sterile dressings
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport to decontamination areas
• Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative room and preparation for subsequent patients
• Monitor and help maintain adequate stock, supplies, and equipment for operating rooms
• Manage patient specimens according to organizational policy and procedures
• Perform interventions to ensure procedures are performed on the correct site, side, and level
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities

Endoscopic (GI) Area Responsibilities

• Accurately wash, disinfect, and assemble scopes for procedures
• Assess functionality of scopes and report repair or replacement needs to supervisor
• Maintain records of endoscope usage and repair logs
• Accurately identify patients and schedule procedures in the computer system
• Assist with accurate handling of specimens
• Assist physicians with endoscopic and diagnostic procedures

Schedule

• PRN (as needed) position
• Shift 1
• Flexible scheduling required; must be able to handle long and irregular hours

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Capable of handling critical and emergency situations and pressure due to multiple demands
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of tissue handling

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous medical experience
• Completion of ORT (Operating Room Technician) course
• Previous experience as an ORT