Robotic Scrub Assistant - DeKalb Surgery - FT - 1st Shift

Job description

Overview The Robotic Scrub Assistant, under the guidance of the OperatingSurgeon, and RN, provides services to surgical patients, maintaining an aseptic environment. The Robotic Scrub Assistant functions in all traditional duties of a scrub assistant as well as the scrub assistant for robotic surgery, in all areas (facilities) that a robot is utilized. Responsibilities: - Prepares equipment and supplies for use in the procedure.• Determine room readiness and OR suite is stocked for case.• Scrubs, gown and gloves self and other team members for the procedures, prepares sterile tablesand instruments, utilizing proper aseptic technique.• Prepares instruments and supplies on sterile field in a timely manner.• Passes instruments accurately during case.• Counts sponges, needles and instruments with RN Circulator according to established procedure,labels all solutions/medications as they are added to the sterile field.• Handles instruments and supplies correctly and ensure their proper functioning.• Collects and maintains specimens, and assures proper identification by the staff nurse.• Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and request additional items from RN Circulator in sufficient timefor s...