BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

: Assists in the delivery of peri-operative nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. Participates in Quality Improvement. Communicates and collaborates to maintain quality patient care. Works collaboratively with the Operating Room team to coordinate and complete the surgical schedule. Competently performs unit specific skills. Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicates to licensed nursing staff to facilitate clinical decisions. Assists with surgical counts during operative procedures. Observes and reports contamination and/or break in aseptic technique. Anticipates needs of surgeon and surgical team during procedures. Regularly assists in positioning, preparing and draping of patient. Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment. Takes emergency call on a rotating basis. Demonstrates familiarity of role, performs duties accurately, recognizing the importance and relationship to quality patient care. Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

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EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. BLS training.

LICENSE:

NONE CREDENTIALS

Certified Surgical Technician required.

EXPERIENCE

Previous surgical experience or completion of Surgical Technologist equivalent program.

SPECIAL :

PATIENT CONTACT

Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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STANDING

Majority of shift spent standing.

WALKING:

Considerable amount of time spent walking.

LIFTING:

Must use good body mechanics to independently lift or in certain situations, assist with lifting/transferring a patient.

VISUAL:

Must have ability to visualize operative field/suite.

HEARING:

Must be able to receive and comprehend verbal communication.

SPEAKING

Talking is essential for communicating with the patient and surgical team members in the operating suite and in receiving physician s orders.