White Plains Hospital
O.R. Scrub Technician - Inpatient
White Plains Hospital, White Plains, New York, United States
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O.R. Scrub Technician - Inpatient
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White Plains Hospital
Under the direction of the nurse manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Scrub Technician handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. The technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The scrub technician has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is constantly vigilant for maintaining sterile technique.
Includes The Following
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Essential functions and responsibilities as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical technology and surgical technologists
Performs nursing procedures per WPH policy
Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedure
Scrubs, sets up, counts and assists intra-operatively
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique
Assists surgeon and RN with post-procedure care
Handles specimens appropriately
Prepares instruments for decontamination
Assists with preparing/picking OR cases
Follows WPH policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code
Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately
Follows patient safety standards
Responds appropriately in emergency situations
Completes competency requirements
Attends all mandatory in-services
Utilizes cost containment practices
Completes 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law (effective January 1, 2015). The act shall take place on the first day of the eighteenth month after it becomes law (July 1, 2016)
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following:
Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES- accredited program and holds and maintains CST certification (“has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization”)
Completed a military surgical technology program
Is grandfathered. A person may be grandfathered by providing evidence that he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of this section. (The effective date is 18 months after it becomes law.) Any employer of persons performing surgical technology on the effective date of this section shall confirm in writing to each employee his or her employment in a capacity performing surgical technology in a healthcare facility as of the effective date of this section
Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service
Prior experience as Surgical Technologist preferred
Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization
Grace Period for Recent Graduates: A person may be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a nationally- accredited surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted with beyond
As of April 1st 2017, BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required
Those hired before 4/1/17 must receive the BLS certification by 4/30/18
Those hired on or after 4/1/17 must receive within 6 months of hire
Core Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
Stress Tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospital’s intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Must be physically able to frequently transport objects more than 50 lbs and lift patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm‑hand steadiness and hand‑eye coordination skills; remain in a stationary prolonged period for longer than 60 minutes frequently. Must be physically able to meet all regulatory requirements 100% of the time.
Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.
Must be able to detect objects closely and far away and hear normal sounds with some background noises constantly.
Primary Population Served
Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18 – 64 years)
Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric ( > 65 years)
Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
Non-patient care population
All populations
Salary Range:78645.06 -$105,300
(Based on FT Employment)
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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O.R. Scrub Technician - Inpatient
role at
White Plains Hospital
Under the direction of the nurse manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Scrub Technician handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. The technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The scrub technician has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is constantly vigilant for maintaining sterile technique.
Includes The Following
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Essential functions and responsibilities as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical technology and surgical technologists
Performs nursing procedures per WPH policy
Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedure
Scrubs, sets up, counts and assists intra-operatively
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique
Assists surgeon and RN with post-procedure care
Handles specimens appropriately
Prepares instruments for decontamination
Assists with preparing/picking OR cases
Follows WPH policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code
Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately
Follows patient safety standards
Responds appropriately in emergency situations
Completes competency requirements
Attends all mandatory in-services
Utilizes cost containment practices
Completes 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law (effective January 1, 2015). The act shall take place on the first day of the eighteenth month after it becomes law (July 1, 2016)
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following:
Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES- accredited program and holds and maintains CST certification (“has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization”)
Completed a military surgical technology program
Is grandfathered. A person may be grandfathered by providing evidence that he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of this section. (The effective date is 18 months after it becomes law.) Any employer of persons performing surgical technology on the effective date of this section shall confirm in writing to each employee his or her employment in a capacity performing surgical technology in a healthcare facility as of the effective date of this section
Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service
Prior experience as Surgical Technologist preferred
Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization
Grace Period for Recent Graduates: A person may be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a nationally- accredited surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted with beyond
As of April 1st 2017, BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required
Those hired before 4/1/17 must receive the BLS certification by 4/30/18
Those hired on or after 4/1/17 must receive within 6 months of hire
Core Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Strong Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
Stress Tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) database and may be accessed through the hospital’s intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Must be physically able to frequently transport objects more than 50 lbs and lift patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm‑hand steadiness and hand‑eye coordination skills; remain in a stationary prolonged period for longer than 60 minutes frequently. Must be physically able to meet all regulatory requirements 100% of the time.
Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.
Must be able to detect objects closely and far away and hear normal sounds with some background noises constantly.
Primary Population Served
Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18 – 64 years)
Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric ( > 65 years)
Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities
Non-patient care population
All populations
Salary Range:78645.06 -$105,300
(Based on FT Employment)
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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