Circulator

United Surgical Partners International•Cedar Park, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

USPI Hill Country Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a motivated PreOp/PACU/Circulator to join our team. We have 1 OR room and 3 Procedure rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day. Pre-operative Duties • Assess the status of patients' health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband • Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order • Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out • Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure • Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff Post-operative Duties • Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed • Ensure that all vitals are within normal range • Log all findings in patients' files • Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable • Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor • Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications • Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies OR Circulating Duties • Assisting with equipment • Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times • Assisting with positioning the patient • Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes • Maintaining the sterile field at all times • Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills #USP-RN #LI-CM1

Requirements

Current Texas Nursing License
Current CPR, ACLS, and BLS
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum 2-year experience in a hospital setting or ASC setting

Nice To Haves

Any perioperative setting is appreciated, but not all areas required as we cross train

Responsibilities

Assess the status of patients' health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff
Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed
Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
Log all findings in patients' files
Answer patients' questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
Assisting with equipment
Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times
Assisting with positioning the patient
Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes
Maintaining the sterile field at all times
Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills