Direct assistance is provided to the surgical team in the care of patients during the surgical procedure. Sterile instruments are handled during surgery and assistance is provided with various other pre-, intra-, and postoperative related tasks. Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to): 1.Demonstrates skill in preparing for assigned surgical procedures: Consults with team members to identify individual patient needs 2.Utilizes physician preference cards to check case carts and obtain appropriate instruments, equipment, suture, and supplies 3.Utilizes available resources (e.g., experienced personnel, policy/procedure manuals, texts) to prepare for assignments 4.Demonstrates resourcefulness when procedures are unusual or unfamiliar 5.Collaborates with team members to improve/update preference cards or other resource information 6.Prepares case set-up within an acceptable timeframe 7.Scrubs, gowns, and gloves according to procedure 8.Maintains strict aseptic technique 9.Prioritizes set-up 10.Completes set-up according to accepted standards; i.e., neat, organized, accurate. 11.Conserves supplies and equipment 12.Demonstrates skill in performing intraoperative scrub responsibilities: Maintains strict aseptic technique throughout procedure 13.Assists with appropriate prepping and draping according to procedure 14.Maintains organized back table 15.Anticipates the needs of the surgical team 16.Demonstrates skill in the proper handling of instruments 17.Consistently focuses attention on the surgical procedure 18.Communicates with the team to promote smooth progression of the procedure 19.Performs counts according to MAH policy/procedure 20.Practices and promotes electro-surgical safety: adheres to policy/procedure 21.Gives thorough, concise report at change of shift or whenever relieved from surgical procedure 22.Conserves supplies and equipment: respects cost, environmental waste, and patient/personnel safety 23.Respects patients privacy 24.Performs the scrub role for the following procedures representative of MAH Surgical Services case types: - Vascular: Fem-pop bypass AAA Carotid A-V Fistula Vein ligations Neuro: - Lumbar laminectomy Cervical laminectomy Craniotomy Burr holes V-P shunt Plastic/Hand: - Mini-fragment set External fixation Microscope Breast reduction Implants ORIF Gyn: - Laparoscopy Ectopic Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy D&E equipment Hysteroscopy ENT: - Tracheostomy Nasal Bleeds Sinus endoscopy Mastoidectomy Stapedectomy Laryngoscopy Tonsillectomy Myringotomy/tubes Ortho: - Richards hip ODC A/O Synthes Arthroscopy ORIF GU: - Lithotripsy: electrohydraulic, ultrasonic Cysto, Retrogrades, TUR, continuous flow Ureteroscope, stents Radical prostatectomy Circumcision Vasectomy General: - Lap Chole Bowel resection Organ harvest Breast surgery Hernia repair Port-a-cath - Cardiothoracic: Bronchoscopy Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy Pacemaker Assists in preparing for CABG, MVR Scrubs to hold heart. Identifies/reviews location of supplies. - Ophthalmology: Cataract Entropion repair R&R - Podiatry Minimum Qualifications: 1.Graduate of an Operating room Technician Program, or equivalent preparation. 2.One year of Operating Room experience preferred. 3.Good interpersonal skills 4.Must be C.O.R.T. certified or eligible. Physical Requirements & Environment: 1.Walks and stands up to 90% of their work time. 2.Must be able to push and pull heavy weights (including patients) and lift 50 pounds. 3.Exposure to trace anesthetic gases and other chemicals in the environment. 4.Exposure to patient fluids and/or specimens throughout the work day. 5.Use of power tools during surgery is required. 6.Personal protective equipment is required, including eye protection, gowns, gloves, and surgical masks. 7.Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation. 8.Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self Pay Range: $34.50 - $51.27 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.