RN - OR Circulator
About The Position
The RN Circulator manages care within the operating room, helping the team create and maintain a comfortable, safe environment for the patient. The role focuses on patient advocacy and safety, and includes perioperative preparation, intraoperative support, monitoring and support, and collaboration and communication with the surgical team. Responsibilities include assessing the patient's preoperative status and readiness for surgery; verifying the patient's identity, surgical site, and procedure; coordinating care and equipment setup with the surgical team; and assisting with patient positioning and preparation. During procedures, the RN Circulator advocates for the patient, anticipates the needs of surgeons and other team members, maintains the sterile field and follows aseptic and infection-control protocols, manages surgical equipment and supplies, and documents intraoperative activities, including medications, fluids, and interventions.
Responsibilities
- Assess the patient's preoperative status and ensure readiness for surgery.
- Verify the patient's identity, surgical site, and procedure to prevent errors.
- Communicate with the surgical team to coordinate patient care and equipment setup.
- Assist in positioning and preparing patients for surgery.
- Serve as a patient advocate throughout the surgical procedure.
- Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members during operations.
- Maintain a sterile field and follow aseptic technique and infection-control protocols.
- Manage surgical equipment and supplies, ensuring their availability and functionality.
- Document intraoperative activities, including medications, fluids, and interventions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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