Surgical Scrub Technician
Title
Surgical Scrub Technician
Main function
Responsible for ensuring proper care and use of surgical instruments. Performs surgical scrubbing
responsibilities as outlined below in an accurate, dependable and safe manner.
Duties and
responsibilities
1.
Philosophy
 Supports the facility’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives
 Performs in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures
 Follows the facility’s standards for ethical business conduct
 Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job
duties
 Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
 Shares input regarding short- and long-term goals of the facility
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Work Quality
 Performs duties in an accurate and organized manner
 Adheres to policies and procedures in performance of duties
 Ensures knowledge of job and asks questions when unsure
 Completes duties within appropriate timeframes
3.
Personal Attributes
 Shows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendance
 Displays good judgment
 Cooperates and is flexible
 Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image
4.
Customer Service
 Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with
patients, physicians and co-workers
 Presents good telephone skills
 Responds promptly to patient needs and co-worker requests
5.
Communication and Teamwork
 Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitude
 Presents good oral and written communication (documentation) skills
 Promotes effective communication among the facility’s clinical areas, business office, and
physician practices
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Professional Competence
 Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
 Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
 Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities
 Welcomes suggestions and recommendations
 Maintains current CPR certification
7.
Safety/Risk Management
 Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities
 Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure
noncompliance to the Clinical Manager
 Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures
8.
Duties
 Performs specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure
 Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’
preference cards
 Inspects equipment for proper working condition
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Surgical Scrub Technician
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Responsibility for
assets
Qualifications
Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flags
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Requirements
Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures
Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the
procedure
Arranges instruments according to given procedure
Confirms that instruments work properly
Maintains availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays
Reports observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and takes action according to
policy
Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as
directed
Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety
Assists in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during
procedure
Assists in storing and stocking supplies/works closely with Materials Manager
Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards
Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
Accurately anticipates physician’s needs in surgery.
Documents patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures
Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
Other duties as assigned
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Ability to promote favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and
general public
Ability to make decisions and solve problems in a timely manner.
Required
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High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
Completion of surgical scrub technician program
CST Certification within 1 year of hire
Strong ethical and moral character references
Preferred
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Job quality
requirements
Dependability
Physical/mental
requirements
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Two years of previous operating room experience
ASC experience
Computer literacy
Accuracy
Attention to detail
Timeliness
Organizational skills
Efficiency
Little supervision needed to accomplish tasks
Physical stamina for extra working hours, if needed
Attendance
Punctuality
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to walk, sit, and stand for long periods
Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other
office equipment
Capability for occasional overhead and low reaching
Physical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activities
Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities
Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs
Ability to frequently make judgments on/respond to problems
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Surgical Scrub Technician
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Working conditions
(environmental)
Reports to
Supervises
Contacts
Ability to occasionally make judgments on/respond to disasters/emergencies, actual events, or
drills
 Hepatitis immunization/negative TB test (annual tine testing)
 Well lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous equipment
 Category I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids
and materials
Manager
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1. Patients
2. Patients’ family/significant others
3. Physicians and physician office personnel
4. Facility personnel
5. Vendors
All positions with our prctice to use due care in the use and communication of patients’ protected health information. It
is every employee’s principal job function to ensure patient confidentiality and failure to maintain confidentiality may,
and will, result in sanction and/or discharge.
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
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