Job Description
Job Description
Overview
The CVOR Scrub Tech, under the supervision of Director and / or Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for interventions, using appropriate techniques.
S / he provides technical services as assigned and directed, and assists with procedures. The CVOR Tech assists and / or performs patient procedures that are within the scope of their unit specific Skills Summation.
S / he seeks assistance and support when necessary, assists in data collection, organizes those aspects of patient care for which s / he is responsible, and maintains accountability for own practice and those functions delegated to the Technician.
Within a specified work period, s / he provides care that is consistent with overall admission to post-discharge plan. S / he practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Able to relate to and work with ill and disabled patients of all ages, bilingual patients, emotionally distressed patients and families, and with hospital personnel within the facility.
- Possess visual and hearing acuity, and / or the ability to assess, document and implement actions required to meet patient / family needs.
- Able to cope with varying and unpredictable situations tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, and the general public.
- Able to respond to emergency and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner.
- Prioritizes and addresses technical needs to meet patient conditions.
- Provides safe patient care for the intra-operative phase, including specimen handling and medication labeling and handling.
Communication / Documentation / Teamwork
- Communicates need for appropriate referrals to RN as indicated by expressed patient / family need.
- Accurately processes and communicates provider orders to RN.
- Facilitates efficient room turnovers as evidenced by appropriate instruments, supplies and equipment and assisting the team as needed.
- Assists with updating the physician preference cards as appropriate.
- Assists the health care team during surgical procedures by integrating an understanding of anatomy and physiology with the surgical procedure.
Manages Equipment and Inventory
- Maintains, monitors, and restocks equipment and supplies as assigned or as necessary.
- Demonstrates knowledge in the use of department medical equipment, refer to unit specific competency summation.
- Appropriately manages equipment, supplies and medications.
- Prepares appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for specific procedures and be able to anticipate the sequence of events and needs of the surgeon and patient.
Compliance / Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas / RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs;
performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
- If required for the position, ensures all certifications and / or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
- Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training within the specified time frame.
- S / he practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters.
Qualifications
Completion of OR Technician program- Required
High School Diploma or GED- Required
BLS - Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Recent experience as OR Tech- Required
Previous experience in direct patient care setting as CNA / PCT or SPD- Preferred
Call Required - must be able to respond within 20 minutes