Clinical Responsibilities

• Follows established Operating Room policies and procedures
• Assists in the care, maintenance, distribution and control of equipment and supplies, both sterile and unsterile, which are used in operating and other procedures
• Assist with operations in the capacity of a Scrub Attendant. This includes arranging sterile articles, handling/passing serving instruments, dressing materials and suture appropriate to the scheduled operation while maintaining sterility and orderliness of instrument tables
• Completes sponge, needle and instrument counts with RN prior to, during and after surgery according to hospital policy. Report discrepancies to the Charge Nurse and attending Physician
• Perform patient centered activities conducive to the general comfort and safety of patient undergoing the peri-operative process
• Under the direction of the RN prepares and labels medications appropriately, (except narcotics), on the sterile field. Double checks dose with RN or MD prior to passing to MD during the case
• Assist with infusions under direction of RN or MD. Assist with preparation of the Operating Room for surgical procedures prior to surgery by procuring equipment and supplies as indicated
• In preparation for case, checks equipment for proper functioning, prior to case and after completion of case
• Participates in the daily stocking of Operating Room supplies (e.g. suture or OMNI supplies etc.)
• Initiates the cleaning of O.R. equipment (e.g. laser machines, etc.) on a daily basis and ensures use of plastic covers
• Assists with instrument clean-up during routine work hours and/or after hour cases. During after hour cases may be responsible for cleaning and packing of instruments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Certificate of completion from a Medical Education Program approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation

OR

Graduation from a Medical Education Program through an accredited hospital including those programs included as a United States Military Program with emphasis in surgical assisting required

Current AHA BLS and other required unit-specific certifications

Basic computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the EHR with on-the-job training

Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

Schedule: Rotating Evenings and Weekend