Department: Operating Room

Job Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: Varied

Hours: Minimum 2 shifts per month, Varied shifts, 8, 10 or 12hr shifts

Salary Range: $71,584.5- $80,340

Position Summary:  

• 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 for 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:

1. Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program and hold and maintain CST certification.
2. Completed a military surgical technology program.
3. 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.
4. Serving in the federal government and performing duties related to that service.

• Prior experience as Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization.

1. 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 with beyondthat 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.

1. Those hired before 4/1/17 must receive the BLS certification by 4/30/18
2. Those hired on or after 4/1/17 must receive within 6 months of hire

Core Competencies:  

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
• Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
• Stress Tolerance