nn n n n JOB PURPOSE n Anticipates the needs of the surgical team by ensuring the availability of sterile instruments supplies and equipment required during surgicalprocedural interventions to maximize patient outcomesn n n n PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES n n n n n Applies principles and practices of asepsis performs surgical scrub gowning and gloving proceduren Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and the surgical proceduren Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to needn Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments sutures sponges and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progressn Maintains correct count of sponges needles and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness or discrepancies according to established policy and proceduren Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institutes corrective measures in the event of contaminationn Assists in care proper handling labeling and disposition of specimens according to policy Confirms proper labeling and documentation of specimensn Inspects instruments trays and packages to ensure sterility and completeness and with no evidence of bioburden Ensures proper functioning of instruments before usen Correctly receives and labels solutions and medications on the sterile field Verifies all solutions and medications with RN team membern Participates in Universal Protocol Sign in Time out and sign out per policyn Participates in Fire Risk Assessment Ensures fire safety measures are met and communicatedn Demonstrates and understands use of all equipment in the patient care areas Communicates malfunctioning equipment or instruments immediately and requests equipment be removed and sequestered appropriately until further investigationn Maintains sharps safety measures in handling transfer and disposal Directs all team members in safe handling measures within the sterile fieldn Maintains organized sterile back table Follows point of use instrument cleaning standards Uses precleansing solution on all instruments before delivering to SPD decontamination arean Assists with cleanup in OR as necessaryn Participates in cost containment practices with the use of supplies and equipmentn Maintains safety measures at all timesn Supports organization commitment to educationprecepting as neededn Supports Operating Room goals for efficienciesn Works with peers and resources demonstrating work ethic to assist where neededpreference cardsn Maintains PRIDE values and positive professional working relationship with all internal and external departmental team membersn Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education per organization and unit mandates Achieves and maintains professional ST certification as requiredn Contributes to team efforts to deliver safe highquality care to achieve best patient outcomes through collaboration with peers supervisors surgeons and anesthesiologistsn Complies with all departmental and organizational mandatories and competenciesn Performs other related duties as assignedn n n n n n n n
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