Company :
Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job scrubs and assists surgeon on surgical procedures involving all age groups; works under the direction of the professional registered nurse.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates competent technical skills and performs scrub functions related to the entra-operative phase. Understands, anticipates and adapts to surgeon preference and patient care variables and contributes to updating surgeon preference materials. (35%)
Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the inter-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling. (35%)
Assists with the preparation of the surgical suite. (15%)
Contributes to division, hospital, and department goals. (10%)
Performs sponge, needle and instrument count. (5%)
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years’ specialty experience.
Preferred
None
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