Registered Nurse Surgical Technician (Operating Room), Full Time Days

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This position requires a RN license, but will work as a surgical technician.

OR Nurse works in accordance with a multidisciplinary team in various roles, including helping set up OR according to type of procedure; circulates the room as the surgeon and trained team operates; transfers patient from pre-procedure to OR and from OR to recovery room.

Requires responsibility for: following and carrying out established operating room standards of care, policies and procedures; understands sterility and proper handling and use of instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.

The RN is responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, delegates and works cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary nursing and other members of the healthcare team in maintaining policy and practice standards. The RN is also accountable to practice in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (Health Occupations), Part 172 (Nursing). The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients.

Surgical Technician Role: Maintains responsibility for the preparation of the surgical suite, intraoperative handling of instruments, maintenance of the sterile field, and evaluation of changing conditions throughout the surgical procedure.
This position is responsible for maintaining knowledge of surgical procedures and implements policies of the hospital related to surgery. Works alongside the circulating Registered Nurse and under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective care that maximizes patient safety.

This position requires a RN license, but will work as a surgical technician. Requires a minimum of 1 year scrub tech experience.

Pay Range:  $28.71 - $48.77/hour

Employment Type:  Full Time, 72 - 80 hours every 2 weeks

Schedule: Varied hours between 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Two positions available. Schedule 1: Varied days, 4 - 10 hour shifts, includes call requirement

Schedule 2: Varied days, 3 - 12 hour shifts, includes call requirement

Requirements:  Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required, Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required, Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required

Essential Functions:

• Provides sterile instruments and supplies throughout the surgical procedure
• Performs appropriate surgical counts throughout the surgical procedure
• Creates and maintains a sterile and safe environment
• Prepares surgical cases with the necessary equipment, supplies, instruments, and medications/solutions for each procedure
• Expedites procedure by anticipating the needs of the physician through proper selection of appropriate equipment, instruments, and supplies
• Supports the operation of the unit by completing assigned tasks such as inventory, stocking, and cleaning of assigned areas

· Uses established techniques in preparing for and helping to set up surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for different types of operations, according to established preference cards and instructions of the surgeon.

· Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; able to locate and gather emergency equipment and supplies as needed.

· As circulating nurse, places patient in appropriate position(s) to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and assists surgeon and anesthesia as indicated.

· Advocates for the patient by communicating with other members of the multidisciplinary team about patient status, and progress of surgical procedure(s) as needed.

· Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates fluids as indicated.

· After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics/Sports/ Total Joint Replacement
• Neuro Spine
• General Surgery
• Urology
• ENT
• Bariatrics
• Robotics
• GYN/ONC
• Plastics

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