Weekend Nights Job type: Full Time Hours: Fri, Sat and Sun 6:30p-7:00p Will have to take call 4-6 times per month GENERAL DUTIES: Understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Conveys instruments and supplies to the surgeon as necessary, and is responsible for maintenance of the sterile field. Maintains and follows accepted hospital procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized during the surgical procedure. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Picks supplies and instrumentation for surgical procedures. Participates in maintenance of preference cards.
Assists RN with room preparation. Maintains and promotes a clean environment and uses infection control practicesParticipates in sterilization and disinfection processesAssists in cleaning between casesSets up and maintains sterile fieldSelects and sets up appropriate instrumentation for cases and cares for specialty instrumentationMaintains accurate count of sponges, sharps, and instrumentsFollows preference cards to select routine supplies, equipment and instrumentsAssists with draping and positioning of patientsPasses appropriate instruments and supplies to surgeon and assistantHandles, labels, and passes medications to surgeon under the supervision of the RNRequired:High School Diploma or GED, may use equivalent years of experience or higher level of education in lieu of High School Diploma Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)Completion of a formal OR tech training program Preferred:Certified as an Operating Room Technician preferredOne year’s experience in the operating room preferred#LI-TM2