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He/she has the knowledge, skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the casea. Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card.b. Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies.c. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate, aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and utilizing appropriate preference cardsd. Performs appropriate surgical counts with circulator.e. Actively participates in the procedure pause/time-out.f. Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.g. Assists in draping sterile field.h. Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating casesi. Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.j. Prepares sterile dressings.k. Actively participates in post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling of the specimens.l. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need instrumentm. Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and safety of patients and employeesn. Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards. Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with preparation for future caseso. Observes patient’s condition and immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the physician and Registered Nurse.p. Proactively plans for the next steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arisesq. Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical casesr. Prepares OR room and other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over, orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed instrumentation or equipment.s. Maintains a financial stewardship related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies until requested by the surgeon45%Practice Developmenta. Completes all initial and annual competencies, required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLsb. Provides positive learning environment for students and new hiresc. Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of daily work activityd. Participates in any new training related to new policies, processes, or equipment. Ability to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees.e. Retains new information and implements new processes or new equipmentf. Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our surgeonsg. Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing education related to field per evaluation period20%Other duties as assigneda. Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills and equipment in which he/she is competentb. Cares for surgical equipment and accessoriesc. Always ensures organization and cleanliness of the surgical aread. Maintains stock/medical suppliese. Assumes responsibility for other duties as assignedf. Completes all Success Factor Requirements by planning with
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