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United Surgical Partners International, Inc · 6 days ago

Surgical Scrub Tech PRN

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country, looking for a Surgical Scrub Technologist for their Surgery Center. The role involves establishing and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedures, assisting the surgical team, and ensuring the safety and sterility of instruments and supplies.

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Responsibilities

Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures

Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment

Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment

Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse

Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants

Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated

Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon

Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas

Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets

Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background

Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment

Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills

Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment

Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team

Attends inservices, conferences, and meetings as required

Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees

Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy

Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center

Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center

Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment

Qualification

Scrub Technician CertificationSurgical Procedures ExperienceMedical Terminology KnowledgeInfection Control PracticesEffective Communication

Required

High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Scrub Technician Program. Certification preferable

Two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room

Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center

Company

United Surgical Partners International, Inc

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United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals.

Founded in 1998

Addison, Texas, USA

10001+ employees