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Premier Bone and Joint Centers Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) in Laramie, Wyoming
[Job Summary: [Assist the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures. Ensure operating suite is adequately prepared for procedure. Maintain appropriate levels of all surgical instruments and supplies. [Responsible for decontaminating, cleaning, processing, and sterilizing instruments and equipment. *[Essential Duties and Responsibilities Pre-Operative Phase: [Procedures]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}*
- Adapt procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
[Room Preparation]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Prepare room in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment for each individual case.
- Utilize surgeon preference cards and update as needed.
[Equipment]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Check all equipment/instruments needed prior to each procedure to ensure proper functioning.
[Aseptic Technique]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Follow aseptic technique when opening sterile supplies, setting up procedures, and during procedures.
[Procedure Preparation]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Set up, scrub, and prepare for procedures in a time frame which does not delay case start.
[Assisting]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Assist in positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
[Essential Duties and Responsibilities Intra-Operative Phase: [Instrument Table]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Maintain an orderly and sterile instrument table for the purpose of efficiency.
[Surgical Procedure Knowledge]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Demonstrate knowledge of step-by-step progress of specific surgical procedures, including instruments and/or trays needed for each procedure.
[Operating Room Counts]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Complete operating room counts accurately; follow proper procedure in the event of incorrect count, report all discrepancies to circulating nurse and correct immediately.
[Surgical Specimens]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Handle surgical specimens and bodily fluids properly.
[Judgment]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}
- Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment.
[Transfer Patient]{arial","sans-serif";"=""}