Operating Room Circulator

Job description

Description The Operating Room Circular is responsible for the nursing care of patients while in the operating room. Participates as a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. Able to utilize a body of nursing knowledge while giving direct and indirect patient care. Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures as adopted by the Clinical Administrator. Offers leadership to O.R. technicians, medical assistants, aid central service technicians. A. Objectives: - Exhibits ability to coordinate the general flow of activities during case. - Is conscious of the patient as an individual and behaves with courtesy, kindness, and discretion. - May be able to function in roll of scrub nurse when needed. - Knows basic principles of sterilization and disinfecting instruments and equipment; understands aseptic technique. - Has ability to explain .and demonstrate new procedures and techniques. - Secures emergency equipment and supplies when and as needed. - Know the equipment and instruments necessary for specific procedures. - Be able to assist in positioning the patient properly. - Be able to assist the anesthesiologist/anesthetist....