WI3660717

1

High School Diploma/GED

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Unspecified

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Works under the direction of a surgeon to
facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical
procedures, ensuring thatthe operating room environment is safe, that
equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is
conducted underconditions that maximize patient safety. Possesses
expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique
andcombines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and
implementation tools and technologies to facilitate aphysician\'s
performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. May
include day, evening, night, weekend, holiday,and/or on-call hours.
Report-back time for on-call per department guidelines. Performs other
duties as assigned. Responsibilities Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment
necessary during the surgical procedure. Has an understanding of
theprocedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
Has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure qualitypatient care
during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for
maintenance of the sterile field. Assists the surgical team before,
during, and after surgery by performing the following duties: Checks
instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Scrubs, gowns, gloves, and sets up sterile table with instruments and
supplies, equipment and medications/solutions needed foreach procedure
Assists with patient placement and positioning on the table. Assists in
draping sterile field according to procedure/physicianpreference.
Performs appropriate counts for sponges, needles, and instruments with
circulator according to policy prior to the operation andbefore incision
is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Creates and
maintains sterile field. Maintains highest standard of sterile
techniqueduring procedure. Passes instruments, etc. to surgeon during
procedure. May sponge operative site, hold retractors during surgery,
cut suture andcauterize previously clamped vessels as directed by
surgeon. Prepares sterile dressings. Assists other members of team with
cleaning the operating room after each procedure. Assists in prepping
room for the nextpatient. Participates in department performance
improvement activities. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To
perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and
procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to
improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve
organizational goals. Service - Responds\... For full info follow
application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment
opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
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