Operating Room Surgical Tech- General

Job Description

RN Operating Room Surgical Tech - General Case Description of Position: Provides care for surgical patients. Ensures patient care, safety standards, and documentation is carried out according to AORN standards, recommended practices, and guidelines. Receives direction from: Providers, Anesthesia providers, Nurse Manager, RN. Job description available upon request. Essential Function: PATIENT ASSESSMENT a) Ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are available for patient’s procedure. Essential Function: EFFECTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION a) Demonstrates effective listening, written and oral skills to effectively communicate with patients, providers, and allied staff. b) Communicates promptly any abnormalities or pertinent information to provider and/or anesthesia provider. c) Communicates with RN & charge nurse as necessary to maintain efficient patient flow. e) Documents intraoperative phase accurately and clearly. f) Ensures supplies available during procedure. g) Updates provider preference cards. Essential Function: PATIENT CARE a) Maintains universal precautions and complies with all OSHA and Clinic standards and safety guidelines. b) Demonstrates proper handling of surgical specimens. c) Follows AORN standards in room setup, patient positioning, surgical site preparation, “time out” protocol, and monitoring for breaks in sterile technique.

Shift: Day Shift with Call

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Operating Room / Scrub, OR Technologist

General Certifications: Nursing Certifications(CPI ,ENPC,RNFA,TNCC,AWHONN,NIHSS,STABLE,ASLS,NBSTSA,APHON,CMA,CCMA,RMA,C-EFM)

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