MES SURGERY CENTER
Job Description: Surgical Scrub Technician
Title Surgical Scrub Technician
Main function Under the direction from nursing personnel and physician providers, the Surgical Scrub Technician performs direct patient care activities; assisting in patient preparation for surgery/procedure; performs tasks related to the procedure; and assists in maintaining a clean, organized and prepared work environment. Will have a working knowledge of all operating/procedure room equipment, including emergency equipment used in Code situations. Will maintain a working knowledge of surgical instruments used by the surgeons in the center, along with the care, maintenance and knowledge of various sterilization techniques used in the processing of the instrumentation.
Employment Classification Non-exempt
Duties and
1. Philosophy
responsibilities
a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
c) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct d) Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member e) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties. f) Respects patients’ right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality g) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities h) Follows AORN current guidelines and recommendations. i) Maintains professional relationships with management and medical staff. j) Follows AORN current guidelines and recommendations.
2. Communication a) Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers b) Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner c) Displays the ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and direction d) Displays skill in oral and written communication techniques
3. Financial practices a) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices b) Reports wasteful practices c) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements
4. Compliance program a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization’s adopted compliance program b) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
5. Performance-improvement program a) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance- improvement program b) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures
6. Safety/risk-management program a) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities b) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
7. Professional competence a) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
b) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff c) Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations d) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities e) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
8. Duties a) Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure b) Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards c) Inspects equipment for proper working condition d) Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures e) Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure f) Arranges instruments according to given procedure g) Confirms that instruments work properly h) Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays i) Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to policy j) Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed k) Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety l) Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure m) Assists in storing and stocking supplies as directed n) Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards o) Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician p) Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status. q) Other duties as directed.
Qualifications
1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and general public
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Requirements
Required
1. High school diploma or GED certification
2. Completion of surgical scrub technician course
3. Operating room experience
4. Strong ethical and moral characteristics
5. BLS Certification
Preferred
1. Two years’ previous operating room experience
2. ASC experience
Job quality
1. Accuracy
requirements
2. Attention to detail
3. Timeliness
4. Organization
5. Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
Dependability 1. Attendance
2. Punctuality
3. Ability to follow instructions
4. Ability to meet deadlines
Physical/mental 1. Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walk
requirements
2. Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching
3. Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
4. Visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activities
5. Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
6. Ability to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problems
7. Ability to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills
Working conditions
1. Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment
(environmental)
2. Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials
Reports to Clinical Director
Contacts 1. Patients
2. Patients’ family/significant others
3. Physicians and physician office personnel
4. Facility personnel
5. Vendors
6. Administrator
7. Clinical Director
Employee statement
I have read the Surgical Scrub Technician job description and understand the functions of the position at this facility.
Employee's signature Date
MES SURGERY CENTER
Job Description: Materials Coordinator
Title Materials Coordinator
Main function Responsible for ordering, monitoring, and receiving supplies and equipment for facility.
Employment classification Non-exempt
Duties and 1. Philosophy
responsibilities a) Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives. b) Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
c) Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct. d) Conducts self in a professional manner, and as a positive role model and team member. e) Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, inventory and activities. f) Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties. g) Respects a patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. h) Follows AORN current guidelines and recommendations.
2. Communication i) Communicates effectively and professionally with vendors, patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers. j) Interacts professionally with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner.
3. Financial practices k) Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices. l) Reports wasteful practices. m) Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements.
4. Compliance program
n) Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the organization’s adopted compliance program. o) Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures.
5. Performance-improvement program p) Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance- improvement program, policies, and procedures. q) Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures.
6. Safety/risk-management program r) Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities. s) Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person.
7. Professional competence t) Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences. u) Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff. v) Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities. w) Welcomes suggestions and recommendations.
8. Duties x) Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate vendors to obtain appropriate equipment and supplies. y) Maintains current files, records, and catalogs for equipment and sales representatives who service facility. z) Researches vendors to locate specialized equipment as requested by the medical staff and approved by the Administrator. aa) Meets with vendor representatives to review new items available and changes in prices. bb) Understands responsibility in maintaining proper levels of inventory and timely distribution. cc) Places orders in a timely manner when requisitioned by various areas of the facility. dd) Monitors orders to ensure correct and timely delivery. ee) Supervises receiving area to maintain stores securely. ff) Demonstrates appropriate response to changes in schedule to avoid delay in providing equipment and overstock of inventories. gg) Reviews schedules well in advance to anticipate any unusual high or low demand for supplies. hh) Continually communicates with the Director, Clinical Supervisors and Administrator regarding special procedure requirements. ii) Determines whether correct orders are received, tracks back orders, and rectifies incorrect charges. jj) Reviews all invoices for accuracy by coordinating packing slips and purchase orders. kk) Monitors back orders and communicates with accounts payable to facilitate accurate payment. ll) Reports any invoice discrepancies to Administrator before payment to vendor. mm) Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate systems for the collection and maintenance of records and documentation pertinent to supplies, equipment, and systems. nn) Maintains current files and records regarding orders and back orders. oo) Reviews orders at specific intervals to determine delays. pp) Maintains and frequently reviews records of warranties and preventive maintenance requirements and contracts. qq) Maintains logs of linen supplies rr) Maintains supplies and records for bio-hazardous waste management. ss) Maintains and updates supplies, pricing and cost breakdowns in inventory software tt) Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibility for assets
1. Responsible for maintaining accurate supply inventory
Qualifications
1. Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, vendors and physicians
2. Ability to promote favorable facility image with vendors, physicians, patients, insurance companies, and the public
3. Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Requirements
Required
1. High school diploma or GED certificate recipient
2. Training or courses in materials management
3. Strong ethical and moral characteristics
Preferred
1. Experience in materials management
2. ASC experience
Job quality 1. Accuracy
requirements
2. Attention to detail
3. Timeliness
4. Organization
5. Low degree of supervision needed to accomplish tasks
Dependability
1. Attendance
2. Punctuality
3. Ability to follow instructions
4. Ability to meet deadlines
Physical/mental
1. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods
requirements
2. Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer and telephone and occasional use of other office equipment
Working conditions
1. Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment
(environmental)
2. Category III: involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards
Reports to Clinical Director, Administrator
Contacts 1. Vendors
2. Facility personnel
3. Patients
4. Administration
5. Director
Employee statement
I have read the Materials Manager job description and understand the functions of the position at this facility.
Employee's signature Date
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
Healthcare setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 4x10
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Surgical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
