Job Description Summary
The primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and the assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
PRN
Cost Center
CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-25
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description
The primary function of this position is as the scrub person, surgeon assistant, and the assistant circulator for all newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient procedures completed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. May be cross trained to other duties within the surgery department, but outside the normal curriculum of surgical care. (ex: OR housekeeping chores, Central Sterile processing, transporting as requested by charge personnel.
Preparing sterile operating rooms for surgeries. Sterilizing equipment and instruments. Stocking adequate supplies for surgery. Preparing patients for surgery by washing and disinfecting incision sites. Providing support during surgery by passing instruments and other supplies. Tracking surgical supplies. Staying up-to-date on surgical technology, medical terminology, and procedures. Working well with surgeons, surgical assistant, nurses and general surgical team. Helping provide great patient care.
Experience: Strong understanding of surgical technology and surgical procedure.
Knowledge of medical terminology. Passionate about patient care.
PRN Status Clause:
This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 1 full shift bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.
Additional Job Description
Education: Graduate of a Technical College, or equivalent, with accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.
Licenses/Certifications: Surgical Technologist Certification required after 2008
Basic Life Support (BLS) with American Heart Association (AHA)
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