Job Summary: Provide peri-operative care of surgical patients, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assures physical environment is appropriately prepared before patient arrival. Assists RN with developing plan of care. Follows procedures to ensure patient and employee safety.
Essential Functions:
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Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
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Assists surgical team during operative procedures.
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Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for operation, and passes items as needed to operating team.
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Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the OR theater.
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Prepares specimens for analysis.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or 15 years direct on the job experience; BCLS certification. Certified within 12 months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Possesses clinical knowledge to function effectively in assigned area.
Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements: Constantly stand, walk, reach, push/pull, see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently sit, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 25 to 50+ lbs.
