Surgical Assistant - FT Dayshift

Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Riviera Beach, FL
Waste Management and Remediation Services
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  • Maintain appropriate sterile fields by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for each surgical procedure.
  • Ensure cleanliness of the surgical suite, and that appropriate equipment is available and functional.
  • During a variety of surgical procedures, handing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon while maintaining aseptic technique.
  • Keeps tally of amounts of solution used to irrigate the surgical incision so the amount can be subtracted from total fluid to determine patient blood loss.
  • Correctly identifies blood, solutions, drugs drainage tubes and appliances ordered for the patient by the surgeon or anesthetist.
  • Verifies sponge and needle count with the circulation nurse before surgery, before closure and after closure to ensure that none were left inside the patient.
  • Sets up area prior to surgery by providing correct equipment, instruments, packs and supplies for the kind of procedure to be done.
  • Assures that all monitoring and support equipment such as cardiac monitors, scopes, breathing apparatus, etc. are set up and operable.
  • Prepares patient for surgery by washing or saving the operative area.
  • Places patients in prescribed body positions to assure access to the operative area.
  • Strips down area by washing walls, floors and equipment with antiseptic solution and disposing of waste and soiled supplies.
  • Transport patients to recovery area.
  • Assist the RN in maintaining proper documentation of patient care records and report pertinent information.
  • Provide care of patients as directed by the RN and provide input for nursing care plans in accordance with the surgical procedure.
  • Ensure maximum compliance with established aseptic procedures by members of the surgical team.
  • Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemicals, disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of surgical technical training or equivalent preferred.
  • 12 months of acute care experience.
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