Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
Cooperates in team planning and execution.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required
PRN
Per Diem As Needed
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