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Northern Arizona Healthcare OR Scrub Technician Training Program in Cottonwood, Arizona
The OR Tech II, under the supervision of Director and/or Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for preparing supplies and equipment for interventions, using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services as assigned and directed.The OR Tech II assists and/or performs patient procedures that are within the scope of their unit specific Skills Summation.
**Training Program does come with a 2 year education contract
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.
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.
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 a scrub nurse 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.
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.
Education
High School Diploma or GED- Required
Completion of OR Technician education- Preferred
Certification & Licensures
BLS (American Heart Association)- Required
Experience
OR Tech training program - previous experience in direct patient care setting as CNA/PCT or SPD- Preferred
Call Required: Must be able to respond within 20 minutes
Requisition ID: 2021-9266
Street: 269 S, Candy Ln
Call Required: Yes
Certifications: Basic Life Support
Full Name: First Last: JESSICA BROCK
Email Address: Jessica.brock@nahealth.com
Shift: Days
Telecommute: No