Scrub Assistant

Job description

Overview Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Responsibilities: - Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. - Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by: - Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure; - Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure; - Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator; - Assisting with placement of sterile drapes; - Providing instruments, medications, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure; - Maintaining an organized sterile field; - Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and - Preparing sterile dressings. - Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas. - Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients. - Participates in ongoing educational and comp...