Essential Duties:
1. Administers care for the perioperative patient according to hospital procedure.
2. Transports patients to and from surgery according to hospital procedure.
3. Sets up carts for surgical cases utilizing the surgeon’s preference cards.
4. Obtains proper equipment for surgical cases
5. Assists in emergency procedures by obtaining and providing proper equipment and supplies.
6. Demonstrates ability to scrub on all surgical procedure specialties.
7. Assures a fast room turnover by remaining in room and efficiently sets up for next case.
8. Assists throughout the department by helping wherever needed.
9. Check supplies for outdates.
10. Cleans cupboards and OR rooms.
11. Responds appropriately when on call (arrives within 30 minutes).
12. Accepts assignments as requested by Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
13. Seeks growth in knowledge and skills within the OR setting.
14. Reports and follows through on malfunctioning equipment.
15. Communicates pertinent information regarding patients, physicians, equipment, supplies and situations.
16. Assists in training new/existing staff.
17. Assures all surgical needles, instruments, sponges are accounted for during and after completion of surgical procedures.
18. Cares for equipment to prevent breakage, loss or inappropriate use.
19. Is a resource for the instrument room personnel in the appropriate care and set-up of instruments.
20. Maintains cost effectiveness by using only those supplies necessary.
21. Assumes responsibility for a service, including care of equipment, by being a resource to others as assuring that necessary supplies and procedures are in place for that service.
22. Assists in presenting an in-service for the service of responsibility during the year.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current American Heart Association BLS certification required. Minimum Experience: Six months acute care experience as an OR tech and/or a graduate from an accredited OR tech training program required.
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