Surgical Scrub Technician

*Roanoke Valley Center for Sight is looking for enthusiastic, well driven healthcare professionals to join their team.
* Roanoke Valley Center for Sight offers a work environment that is friendly, fast paced, and promotes learning with great benefits that include: * * FT Hours* * On the job training * Weekends Off * Health Insurance offered immediately * Company Paid Life Insurance * 401(K) * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Sick time * Paid holidays * 50% off gym membership * Four / 10-hour day work week * Employee Referral program * In this position you will…* * Perform specified functions to meet the requirements of each approved procedure * Assemble supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards * Inspect equipment for proper working condition * Follow principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures * Adhere to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure * Arrange instruments according to given procedure * Confirm that instruments work properly * Maintain availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays * Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and act according to policy * Correctly use, care for, clean, and sterilize instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed * Handle equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety * Assist in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedure * Assist in storing and stocking supplies as directed * Maintain and update instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards * Respond in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician * Document patient-care records and other forms according to facility policies and procedures * Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status * Maintain a clean and orderly central processing area (e.
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, shelves, counters, equipment) * Adhere to sterilization process policies and procedures * Clean each item according to manufacturer’s instructions * Inspect instruments under microscope for damage and defects; lubricates items as required * Determine whether each item is in good working condition * Sort and arrange items into proper trays according to established policy/procedure * Wrap trays and individual items according to established policy/procedure * Accurately label each item with name and expiration date * Correctly operate sterilizers, ultrasonic washer, and other processing equipment (i.
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, position items correctly in sterilizer, select proper cycle, seek assistance when needed) * Check equipment indicators for proper functioning * Perform required biological/chemical monitoring tests on all sterilizers and maintains logs according to established policy/procedure * Maintain availability of recording supplies for continuity of recording throughout sterilization process * Maintain inventory levels and accurate records * Perform weekly inspections of all sterile items in facility * Check for outdated items and package integrity of wrapped sterilized items; replaces items as necessary * Place items in correct location * Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for the sterile processing area * Maintain/update the instrument tray inventory list * Accurately document count of instruments loaned/returned to outside sources *_Required_* * Current BLS Certification * Operating room experience * Strong ethical and moral character references * Training/courses in sterile technique, sterilization of instruments * Completion of surgical scrub technician course or *Licensed Practical Nursing Licensure* *_ Preferred_* * Two years’ previous operating room experience * ASC experience Job Type: Full-time