Surgical Scrub Technician (OR) or Registered Nurse (Circulating Nurse)

Surgical Scrub Technician (OR) or Registered Nurse (Circulating Nurse) 4250 Hospital Drive, Marianna, FL 32446 $29.22 - $51.14 an hour - Full-time $29.22 - $51.14 an hour - Full-time

JACKSON HSOPITAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Surgery Director Job Summary :

Provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesia staff continuously and as needed about patient's condition. Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory. Assesses operating room for cleanliness, readiness and obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical operating team are met. Positions and assists physician in draping the patient prior to the procedure. Demonstrates Competency in the

Following Areas:

Prior to first case of the day aid the Circulating Nurse in prepare room assigned using sterile technique. Damp dust flat surfaces, lights and rooms. Review surgeon's preference card for all supplies needed. Pull the needed supplies and equipment for each procedure if not done the previous evening. Open the case using the basic principles of sterile technique and standard operating room procedure. Place instruments and supplies in appropriate areas. Discard packages in uncontaminated container (leave in OR room) when the case is opened. Scrub sink area outside the operating room and begin surgical scrub using disposable brushes. Scrub both hands and elbows per procedure. When entering operating room, hold hands upward and not dripping. Use sterile towel to dry hands and arms for proper drying technique. Antiseptic hand gel can be used per product directions. Appropriate gown and glove using the "closed gloving method". Count all supplies needed for the procedure with circulating nurse assistance. Check all labels of solutions and drugs for date with circulating nurse. (All solutions are labeled when on the sterile field) Assist surgeon and assistant in gowning and gloving. Assist surgeon in draping the patient using sterile technique. Place equipment and instruments readily available per physician's preference. Ability to pass instruments quickly to surgeon when needed keeping them clean of blood and tissue. Aware of importance of patient safety at all times. When case closing; count all items at appropriate times with the circulating nurse per Procedure on Sponge and Needle Counts. Accurate specimen handling (i.e., what area and the name of the specimen). Pass specimen to circulating nurse per surgeon's approval. Provide appropriate name and location to identify. Prepare dressing per surgeon's when closing case. NO dressing on field until final count has been accomplished. After dressing is applied remove unnecessary supplies and place in appropriate places. Secure room and make ready for next case.

Professional Requirements :

Meets dress code standards. Adheres to policy on Atttire in the Operating Room. Completes annual education requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient confidentially at all times. Reports to work on time and as schedule, completes work within designated time. Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner. Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled. Attends at least 8 staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeging minutes. Represents the organization in appositive and professional manner. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

Current BLS certification Current ACLS and PALS preferred

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages desirable

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care. My signature on the front page affirms that I have received, read and understand my responsibilities as defined by the Position Description. Jackson Hospital Position Description of Physical Demands

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time spent in the following physical activities. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes. Amount of Time Activity None Up to 1/3 1/3-1/2 2/3 & up Stand Walk Sit Talk or hear Use hands or feet Push / Pull Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl Reach w/hands & arms Taste or smell This job requires that weight is lifted or force exerted. Show how much and how often. Amount of Time Amount None Up to 1/3 1/3-1/2 2/3 & up Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds This job has special vision requirements. Check all that apply. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up/down of left/right while eyes fixed on a given point Depth Perception (3-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) Ability to Adjust Focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) No Special Vision Requirements Special demands not listed: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes. Description Amount of Time None Up to 1/3 1/3-1/2 2/3 & up Wet, humid, (non-weather) Work near moving mechanical parts Fumes or airborne particles Toxic/caustic chemicals Outdoor weather Extreme cold (non-weather) Extreme heat (non-weather) Risk of electrical shock Explosives Risk of radiation Vibration This typical noise level for the work environment. Check all that apply Very quiet Quiet Moderate noise Loud noise Very loud noise Hearing Ability to hear alarms on equipment Ability to hear client call Ability to hear instructions from physician, staff, others

REPETITIVE MOTION ACTIONS

Number of Hours Repetitive use of foot control 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7+ Tight only Left only Both Repetitive use of hands Right only Left only

Both Grasping:

Simple/Light Right only Left only

Both Grasping:

Firm/Heavy Right only Left only Both Fine Dexterity Right only Left only

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Full-time Pay:

$29.22 - $51.14 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Medical-Surgical Surgery Physical Setting:

Hospital Experience:

Nursing or Scrub Tech:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Required) RN (Preferred) ACLS and PALS Certification preferred (Preferred) LPN License can be substituted for RN License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person