Assists the surgical team in the care of patients in the operating room by arranging instruments, lights and other equipment while ensuring sterility and cleanliness. Prepares patient for surgery, passes instruments during procedure, assists in post-operative cleanup and transfer of the patient to the recovery room. Providing patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients served during their shift of duty in collaboration with the OR RN. Adheres to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an OR RN.
Assists Surgical Team
Serves as scrub person during operative procedures
Anticipates surgeon’s needs
Supplies appropriate instruments, sutures and speciality items.
Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
Assures proper identification and handling of specimens.
Completes all required sponge, sharps and instrument counts.
Follows appropriate action in emergencies.
Prepares Patients for Surgery
Provides patient care
Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient.
Respect the confidentiality of all information.
Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment
Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
Assembles and adjusts equipment.
Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed.
Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies.
Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of the room in readiness for the next patient
Safe Surgery Process
Follows the policies for safe surgery processes for all patients undergoing a procedure
Helps create a healthy, energized environment where colleagues support each other to better patient care and satisfaction by:
Promotes healthy behaviours to create a positive environment
Engages in improved interdisciplinary communication
Building and working together in a collegial team
Being accountable and taking ownership of the work we do.
Communicate pertinent patient data to other members of the healthcare team in a timely fashion.
Demonstrates ability to provide applicable care/service adjusting approaches to reflect the developmental level of the population served.
Communicates respectfully.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Partners with patient/caregiver/management in care/decision-making.
Individualizes care/service plan to meet patient/customer needs.
Modifies interventions/services based on the population served.
Performs other duties including Performance Goals developed by manager and employee and reported in the employee’s Performance Review as part of MHealth’ Performance Management tools
Maintains core/universal competencies and completes any new required learnings.
Demonstrates all critical competencies/new required learnings.
Required Skills & Experience:.
2 years of operating room experience with knowledge of AORN standards
Ability to effectively use technology and medical/surgical terminology
Knowledge of safe surgery processes
Ability to work effectively surgical team and anticipate next steps
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and organizational skills
Required Certifications & Licensure
Current Certification as a Surgical Technologist (preferably NBSTSA)
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
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