Under the direction of the nurse manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Scrub Technician handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during surgical procedures.
The technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons.
The scrub technician has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is constantly vigilant in maintaining sterile technique.

Includes the Following:

Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.
Performs nursing procedures according to WPH policy.
Ensures supplies and equipment are ready before surgical procedures.
Handles intra-operative tasks, maintaining the highest sterile technique standards.
Assists surgeon and RN with post-procedure care and handles specimens appropriately.
Prepares instruments for decontamination and assists in preparing/picking OR cases.
Complies with Infection Control and Fire Code policies and follows patient safety standards.
Identifies and addresses malfunctioning equipment.
Responds effectively in emergency situations.
Completes required competencies and attends mandatory in-services.
Utilizes cost containment practices.
Fulfills Continuing Education Credit requirements as per New York State Law.
Performs all other assigned duties.

Education&Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must meet one of the following criteria:
Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program and hold and maintain CST certification.
Completed a military surgical technology program.
Grandfathered with evidence of one year of surgical technologist employment in a healthcare facility within the four years prior to the effective date of this section.
Serving in the federal government and performing duties related to that service.
Prior experience as Surgical Technologist is preferred.
Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization.

Grace Period for Recent Graduates A person may be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a nationally- accredited surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted beyond that period without documentation that the employee or contractor holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential

As of April 1st 2017, BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.

Core Competencies: