“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provides technical care for patients within assigned unit of hospital in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital.
- Utilizes principles of aseptic technique and maintains sterile conscience.
- Accurately gathers appropriate instruments and supplies for all assigned cases.
- Utilizes universal precautions including protective eye-wear.
- Performs surgical counts accurately (when applicable).
- Handles and labels specimens according to policy.
- Communicates clearly and appropriately with other surgical team members (circulator/physician).
- Actively participates in Universal Protocol practices as appropriate.
- Following surgical procedure, readies surgical suite and properly disposes of instruments.
- Is knowledgeable of procedures and prepares for potential emergencies by assuring equipment and instrumentation is available.
- Utilizes unit specific equipment safely and appropriately (Autoclave, microscopes, etc.).
- Incorporates healthy workforce in daily practice.
- Call is required for this position.
- Sets up the operating room prior to surgery.
- Checks surgical machines and equipment.
- Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
- Assists with moving the patient to the operating room and position them on the operating table.
- After the operation is complete, helps clean the operating room, ensures re-sterilizing of all equipment, surfaces, and materials used during the procedure.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School graduate or GED. Sterile technique training preferred.
- Certification preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; ability to communicate with employees, vendors, and other medical personnel.
- Capable of clear and succinct verbal and written communications; possess a high level of patience and tenacity; capable of rapid problem identification and resolution.
- Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Moderate amount of lifting and positioning of patients and equipment.
- Ability to walk frequently and stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to see objects closely and hear normal sounds with some background noises.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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