We are looking for a highly energetic and motivated circulator in our busy ophthalmology surgery center.
Our procedures range from cataract surgery to oculoplastics.
We are seeking an experienced circulator that is looking to join a small, but extremely cohesive team!
This is a FT position M-F. No nights/weekend/holidays. Holidays are paid!!!
Please read below and if you feel you are interested, please reach out!
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Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with at least 1 year of perioperative experience specializing as an OR Circulator across various settings with a focus in ophthalmology preffered. Proven track record in orchestrating seamless surgical workflows, enforcing strict sterile technique, and advocating for patient safety through rigorous Time-Out protocols and risk mitigation. Skilled in cross-functional communication with surgical teams, managing complex intraoperative documentation, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Key Skills & Competencies
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- Patient Advocacy & Safety: Surgical Time-Outs, Surgical Count Verification, AORN Guidelines, Universal Protocol.
- Intraoperative Care: Patient Positioning, Aseptic Technique, Infection Control, Emergency Protocols.
- Technical Proficiency: EHR/EMR HST eChart, Surgical Equipment Setup, Steris Systems, Specimen Handling.
- Team Leadership: Scrub/Circulator Coordination, Pre-Op/PACU Hand-offs, Multidisciplinary Communication.
Patient Safety & Quality Assurance
- Spearheaded intraoperative patient advocacy by leading 100% of pre-procedure Surgical Time-Outs, verifying patient identity, surgical site, and planned procedure across every case performed.
- Enforced rigid adherence to AORN perioperative standards and infection control protocols, maintaining a 0% surgical site infection (SSI) rate across primary assigned cases.
- Perform meticulous multi-person surgical counts (sponges, sharps, instruments) pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, resulting in zero retained surgical item (RSI) incidents..
Operating Room Management & Workflow
- Coordinate real-time room flow, equipment setup, and sterile field maintenance for all cases performed.
- Manage intraoperative care for high-acuity patients, anticipating surgeon needs and troubleshooting specialized equipment under pressure to reduce room turnover times.
- Accurately documented patient assessments, medications, positioning, and surgical timelines in HST eChart with zero compliance audit findings.
Crisis Response & Team Collaboration
- Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs to execute rapid-response protocols during emergency events.
- Facilitate seamless patient hand-offs to PACU using standardized SBAR communication, ensuring accurate transfer of intraoperative findings, procedure performed and any complications.
Work Location: In person
