Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc

Sets up back table and mayo using surgeon's preference card as a reference for instruments, medications, etc.. Brings mayo stand and back table to the operating room table.. Assists SPD with instrument reprocessing.. Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, or experience as a Surgical Technician.. Current CPR certification for Licensed Practical Nurse or Surgical Technician.

surgical tech

SIGN ON BONUS $10,000 Roles And Responsibilities <ul><li>Selects instrumentation appropriate for procedure.</li><li>Checks room for cleanliness, availability of supplies and equipment at the beginning of the day.</li><li>Open sterile packs and supplies, using surgeon's preference card for specific requests. Use supplies conservatively and efficiently.</li><li>Scrub hands and arms according to Surgical Hand scrub policy. Dons sterile gown and gloves, maintaining sterile technique.</li><li>Sets up back table and mayo using surgeon's preference card as a reference for instruments, medications, etc.</li><li>Performs surgical counts with Circulating RN, if required for procedure.</li><li>Maintains proper sterile technique when gowning and gloving the Surgeon.</li><li>Assists with draping of patient and confirms the operative area.</li><li>Attaches light handles and hands-off to Circulating RN the appropriate equipment to begin the procedure. (Example: bovie, suction, light source, camera).</li><li>Brings mayo stand and back table to the operating room table.</li><li>Participates in surgical time out.</li><li>During procedure:</li><ul><li>Passes instruments to surgeon and the assistant</li><li>Is attentive to operative area by being alert for breaks in technique</li><li>Maintains an attitude of willingness to assist with the procedure</li><li>Is aware of location of all instruments, needles, sponges, and specimens.</li></ul><li>Keeps mayo and back table neat and orderly.</li><li>Maintains open communication with Circulating RN.</li><li>Cares for surgical specimens following Operating Room policy and procedure.</li><li>Performs surgical counts at end of procedure with Circulating RN, if required for procedure.</li><li>Assists the Surgeon with dressings at end of procedure.</li><li>Breaks down back table. Dispose of sharps in accepted manner. Removes and accounts for all instruments used in field.</li><li>Assists with OR room turnover.</li><li>Transfers soiled instruments to processing room to soak or wash.</li><li>Keeps delicate instruments separate from heavy items.</li><li>Follow proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks. Universal precautions/BBP standards in effect always. Eye protection will always be worn when scrubbed or with-in the area for contamination from splash.</li><li>Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.</li><li>Assists SPD with instrument reprocessing.</li><li>Puts unused sterile instruments and supplies away and notifies OR Team leader of damaged or malfunctioning equipment.</li><li>Puts all other supplies away and leaves OR room tidy at the end of the day.</li><li>Helps to stock the operating room, notifies OR team leader when supplies need to be reordered.</li><li>Updates preference cards as necessary.</li><li>Assists with pulling cases for the next day.</li><li>Does monthly cleaning, out dates, and helps to maintain the organization to the "back/sterile" hall.</li><li>Helps to keep supplies in an orderly fashion, making them easy to locate and inventory.</li><li>Assists with any other duties as deemed necessary. </li></ul>Qualifications And Education Requirements <ul><li>Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, or experience as a Surgical Technician.</li><li>Current CPR and ACLS certification for Registered Nurses.</li><li>Current CPR certification for Licensed Practical Nurse or Surgical Technician.</li><li>Certification preferred but not required for Surgical Technicians.</li><li>Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day</li><li>Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis</li><li>Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.</li></ul>

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