Essential Duties:
- Administers care for the perioperative patient according to hospital procedure.
- Transports patients to and from surgery according to hospital procedure.
- Sets up carts for surgical cases utilizing the surgeon’s preference cards.
- Obtains proper equipment for surgical cases.
- Assists in emergency procedures by obtaining and providing proper equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrates ability to scrub on all surgical procedure specialties.
- Assures a fast room turnover by remaining in room and efficiently sets up for next case.
- Assists throughout the department by helping wherever needed.
- Checks supplies for outdates.
- Cleans cupboards and OR rooms.
- Responds appropriately when on call (arrives within 30 minutes).
- Accepts assignments as requested by Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
- Seeks growth in knowledge and skills within the OR setting.
- Reports and follows through on malfunctioning equipment.
- Communicates pertinent information regarding patients, physicians, equipment, supplies, and situations.
- Assists in training new/existing staff.
- Assures all surgical needles, instruments, sponges are accounted for during and after completion of surgical procedures.
- Cares for equipment to prevent breakage, loss, or inappropriate use.
- Is a resource for the instrument room personnel in the appropriate care and set-up of instruments.
- Maintains cost effectiveness by using only those supplies necessary.
- 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.
- Assists in presenting an in-service for the service of responsibility during the year.
- 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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