CMA/SCRUB TECH

Part-time CMA/Scrub Tech in our Surgery Department - 2 to 3 days per week working anywhere from 4 to 8 hour hours. 16-24 hours per week, must be very flexible and willing to float to different areas when needed. Will cross train in same day surgery, endoscopy, central sterile, surgery, and specialty clinics. Part-time benefits include: IPERS, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and PTO accrual begins first day of work.

JOB TITLE: Certified Medical Assistant/Scrub Tech

PRIMARY FUNCTION & RELATIONSHIP TO TOTAL ORGANIZATION:

Provides quality care on a direct and indirect basis. Communicates with and on behalf of the patients and coordinates patient care with other health care team members. Organizes those aspects of patient care for which she/he is accountable. Will cross train in all areas of the department, including but not limited to: Same Day Surgery, Endoscopy, Central Sterile, Surgery, Specialty Clinics. Staff will float between areas based on need for the day.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Surgery

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obtains initial patient information and provides assistance in pre-op and post-op care of short stay patients.
2. Document interventions, patient response, effectiveness, and complications on the patient EMR as needed.
3. Conducts pre-op and post-op calls regarding patient’s health and procedures in the appropriate timeframe.
4. Answers phone calls in a courteous and professional manner.
5. Maintains knowledge and administration practices of medications given in the surgical/pain department. Prepares and administers medications under the direction of immediate registered nurse or provider.
6. Provides education to patients and families using the teach-back method per protocols and guidelines.
7. Efficiently communicates information to registered nurse, providers, or co-workers as deemed necessary.
8. Prioritizes, plans, and organizes the delivery of care to use time and resources effectively and efficiently.
9. Maintains accountability for own care to assure adherence to ethical and legal standards.
10. Performs pre- and post-op cleaning in bays when needed and prepping rooms for clinical procedures.
11. Assists in transfer, positioning, and preparation of the surgical patient. Help within the OR under direct supervision as needed.
12. Scrub tech- assists surgeon during operative procedures. Able to set-up sterile field, with understanding of sterile technique and passing of instruments.
13. Assists with maintaining department PAR levels for food, equipment, linen, and supplies.
14. Complies with hospital, OR, and nursing service policies. Will complete annual competencies, attend department meetings, and read emails regularly.
15. Central Sterile – provides the most effective method of cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and disinfecting instruments, and equipment to maintain asepsis.
16. Endoscopy – assists with cleaning and processing of scopes, room turnover, assists provider as needed.
17. Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
18. Demonstrates willingness to support staffing and scheduling needs.
19. Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
20. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interest.

GENERAL SUBJECTS OF CONCERN:

1. Maintains a courteous and professional manner in dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
2. Shows positive attitude toward work schedules, department and hospital changes, assignments, and other personnel issues.
3. Presents professional appearance in dress and grooming, complies with departmental dress code, and wears hospital identification badge at all times.
4. Conforms to hospital policy regarding use of sick time, personal days, notification of absence or tardiness. Complies with Key Service Behaviors and encourages staff to follow same standards.
5. Is cost effective in utilization of time, equipment, and supplies.
6. Willingly cooperate with co-workers and other departments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Requires constant mental alertness and the ability to evaluate, detect, and act on changes to the patient’s condition. Maintains a high degree of efficiency in the ability to change from task to task and establishing appropriate priorities.

Requires full range of body motion, including patient assist, manual and finger dexterity, and eye hand coordination. Occasionally requires long periods of standing, walking, and lifting heavy items.

Must be able to work in a high stress environment, and able to work closely and effectively with occasional demanding providers/surgeons.

Works in an environmentally controlled atmosphere. Exposure to harmful chemicals and radiation. Chance of injury caused by needles and sharp instruments, autoclave burns, electrical equipment, power tools, and body fluids are all risks of working in this department.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• CMA:
  1. Graduate from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
  2. Current, unrestricted certification for Certified Medical Assistant.
  3. Completion of BLS.
• Scrub Tech
  1. Graduate from accredited program for Surgical Technologist.
  2. Current, unrestricted certification for Surgical Tech.
  3. Completion of BLS.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES/APPROXIMATE HOURS:

*Schedules are subject to change per surgery/clinic schedule*

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

X

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

20.

Stooping

3.

Light lifting, under 15 lbs.

21.

Climbing stairs

X

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

over

X

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

X

7.

Straight pulling

X

25.

Operating motor vehicle

X

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

Identify colors

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

X

11.

Simple grasping

X

29.

Hearing (with aid)

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

X

30.

Hearing (without aid)

X

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

Sitting

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

Crawling

34.

Other (please specify):

17.

Twisting

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

X

36.

Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Outside

13.

Dust

2.

Inside

X

14.

Grease and oils

3.

Travel

X

15.

Solvents

a) car

16.

Radiant/electrical energy

b) van

17.

Slippery/uneven walking surfaces

c) bus

X

18.

Working around machines with moving parts

and moving objects

d) plane

19.

Working around moving objects or vehicles

X

4.

Excessive heat

20.

Working below ground

5.

Excessive cold

21.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

6.

Excessive humidity

22.

Working with hands in water

7.

Excessive dampness/chill

23.

Vibration

8.

Dry atmosphere

24.

Working closely with others

X

9.

Excessive noise/intermittent

X

25.

Working alone

X

10.

Constant noise

26.

Longer or irregular work hours

X

11.

Silica, asbestos, etc.

27.

Other (please specify):

12.

Fumes, smoke, gases

28.

Other (please specify):

I have read, understand, and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements:

o without accommodations under ADA

o with the following accommodations under ADA:

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