Surgical Scrub Tech

Base Start Rate of Pay: $20.71, increased based on experience Incentive Eligible Position: Yes Essential Functions: Follow a quality management system based on standards of nursing care and practice, operating from quality improvement principles, and integrated with the medical center’s plan. Identify and implement the most cost effective means of meeting the patient needs through appropriate utilization of resources.

Positively impacts the patient experience at Nevada Regional Medical Center through enhanced clear, respectful, and effective communication skills. Provides accurate documentation of patient information in the electronic medical record. Assists nursing staff with duties, within scope of practice, in providing essential patient cares as assigned.

Utilizes current Surgical Technologist Theory appropriate to the age of patients served, follows Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and State Practice Guidelines to deliver care. Utilizes Principles of Strategic Quality Management, maintains a safe environment of care, follows plan of care established for patient, contributes to a collaborative practice with RNs and other disciplines, and behaves and practices in a manner consistent with the mission and objectives of NRMC.

Skills Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels. Ability to complete competency for surgical scrub skills. Ability to perform simple mathematical equations. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Effective oral and written communication skills. Working Conditions: Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.

Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions. Physical Demands: Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 12 hours or longer per day. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

Must maintain a telephone in residence. Be able to report within 15 minutes of contact for STAT call-back while on call. Adhere to the dress code at NRMC. Must successfully pass Patient Care Orientation. Class C Basic Life Support (CPR) within 90 days of employment and renewed biannually. High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology preferred. Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred. NRMC is adhering to the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Final Rule.