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- Counts are timely and actions reflect clear understanding of the dual responsibility with circulating RN.
- Preparation for surgeon specific operative/invasive procedure that's timely, accurate, effective and efficient.
- Sets up sterile field and is scrubbed prior to patient entering the room.
- Scrubs on simple to complex procedures for a variety of specialties.
- Able to 'run mayo' independently.
- Is prepared for sequencing, i.e. clamp, cut and tie.
- Attentive to case, pays attention to subtle cues and responds appropriately.
- Performs in first scrub role independently.
- Performs case closing activates such as dressing application, transfer and turnover.
- Monitors the sterile field at all times and points out contaminations.
- Picks cases, suture, instruments and supplies per surgeon preference cards
- Opens sterile supplies without contaminating.
- Open instruments sets, verifying that all indicators are sterilized appropriately.
- Instrument TechnicianProperly wraps and prepares instrument trays for sterilization.
- Wash instrument trays.
- Wipe down case carts/run case cart washer.
- Load and run sterilizer.
- Demonstrates flexibility, speed, and fluidity in response to rapidly changing needs.
- Anticipates and meets need to ensure cases are not delayed.
- Collaborates with staff to ensure availability of instruments and supplies.
- Follows established procedures for care and handling of instruments.
- Operates reprocessing/sterilization equipment (sterilizers, aerators, ultrasonic, etc.).
- Performs all sterilization/disinfection monitoring.
- Uses manufacturer's instructions for all steps of the reprocessing process.
- Labels instruments/supplies accurately.
- Collaborates with Surgical Technologist, RN's and Surgical Instrument lead to ensure resources are available.
- Monitors integrity of instruments to reduce loss and/or damage.
- Monitors reprocessing process to ensure appropriate handling of instruments.
- Inspects instruments for defects and follows instrument repair process.
- Perioperative Nursing AssistantStock warmers on a daily basis.
- Transport of patients.
- Able to run Lab/specimen.
- Knowledgeable in multiple support areas such as: instruments, equipment, suture, and preparation area.
- Reviews daily surgery schedule, collaborates with leadership and plans support functions.
- Prepares for age specific case requirements.
- Identifies barriers and initiates appropriate intervention.
- Knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems equipment and interrelationships of pre-op, intra-op, and post-op.
- Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem solving.
- Provides technical assistance to surgeons, RN, Surgical Technologist and support staff.
- Independently sets up and is able to operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties.
- Provides case specific needs: specialty operating table, case specific assistive devices.
- Able to view multiple specialty, needs collaborate communication and provides required support.
- Establish a Relationship and communication with family members.
- Integrates individual efforts within surgery services to ensure a safe environment, promote teamwork, and satisfaction.