Perioperative Nursing Assistant- CMH Surgery

• Facilitates Surgical Services Operations by Supporting Multiple Areas

• Knowledgeable and skilled in the application of aseptic technique in multiple areas.

• Appropriately moves within and around the sterile field.

• Assist surgeon, physicians, anesthesia provider, surgical technologist and registered nurses.

• Performs a variety of perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op. (Specific activities vary with each area and sub specialty.) * Versatile and knowledgeable in multiple surgical specialties and phases of surgery (pre-op, intra-op, post-op.)* Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple sterilization/disinfection techniques.

• Knowledgeable in multiple support areas such as; instrumentation, equipment, anesthesia, and supplies.

• Able to function independently in a variety of areas.

• Documentation is timely and accurate.

• Be available to be assigned on-call hours outside of scheduled work-hours, which include after-hours, weekends and holidays. And if contacted while on-call, respond in the time frame as defined by the needs of the department.

• Prioritizes, anticipates, and provides for surgical procedures and patients.

• Reviews daily surgery schedule collaborates with leadership and plans support functions.

• Implements plan so multiple needs are met simultaneously.

• Actions support efficient preparation for surgical technologist, registered nurses, surgeons, physicians, and anesthesia providers.

• Prepares for age specific case requirements.

• Identifies barriers and initiates appropriate intervention.

• Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of surgical conscience, electronic systems, equipment and the interrelationship of pre-op, intra-op and post-op. Systems include but are not limited to:* Electrosurgical unit, bipolar and monocular functional use and tissue effects.

• Pneumatic tourniquet systems and ATS.* A variety of positioning devices.

• Endoscopic video systems; set up, operate and trouble shoot.

• Insufflation and accessories.

• Patient warming devices.

• Gravity and Pre Vac sterilizers.

• Phaco emulsifier and vitrector.

• Irrigation devices.

• Microscopes and accessories.

• Anesthesia machines.

• Scope wasters.

• Phlebotomy and testing such as; Hemacue, UCG, urine multistix.

• Specialty carts; i.e. vascular grafts, plastic.

• Roles and relationships of scrubbed and non-scrubbed surgical team.

• Applies principle of aseptic techniques; opening sterile items and skin preparation.

• Ensures appropriate equipment, hazard warning, and practice compliance during laser use.

• Operates and demonstrates working knowledge of a variety of laser systems.

• Provides technical assistance to surgeons, physicians, registered nurses, surgical technologist, and support staff.

• Demonstrates effective critical thinking and problem solving.

• Independently sets up and is able to operate equipment for a variety of surgical specialties.

• Provides case specific needs; specialty operating table, case specific assistive devices.

• Able to assist multiple specialty needs, collaborate, communicate, and provide required support.

• Fosters relationships and communication with family members.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to patient and family needs and provides or communicates to appropriate personnel.

• Integrates individual efforts within surgical services to ensure a safe environment, promote teamwork, and satisfaction.

• Assist in achieving department and organizational goals.

• Attend and participates in department meetings and educational offerings.

• Communicates effectively with nursing staff throughout the shift.

• Participates in education/training opportunities as available.

• Assists others in completion of assignments.

• Utilizes time wisely, identifies and initiates appropriate action.

The Perioperative Nursing Assistant performs diversified activities that facilitate effective and efficient operations, utilizing independent judgement and decision-making.