Periop Support Assoc II - Surgical Services - Bayfront Health

BAYFRONT HEALTH - St. Petersburg, FL

Job Title: Periop Support Assoc II - Surgical Services - Bayfront Health

Position: Perioperative Nursing Team Member

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City: St. Petersburg

State: FL

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Job Responsibilities

Understand the sterile technique required to establish a sterile field.
Demonstrate the skills of surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving.
Assist in preparing the O.R. for surgical procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Open sterile supplies and identify minor equipment problems.
Set up rooms per procedure preference cards.
Work closely with co-workers to ensure availability of needed equipment, O.R. beds, and stretchers.
Assist with positioning of patients for procedures and holding extremities during the operative prep under supervision.
Maintain unit records and supplies.
Scrub into a surgical procedure to hold a limb, camera, or retractor placed by the surgeon.
Suction at the surgical site when able to see the suction tip and under the direction of the surgeon.
Cut suture ends at skin closure under the direction of the surgeon.
Assist the circulating nurse under direct supervision.
Hook up and troubleshoot video equipment.
Transport and deliver items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility.
Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies.
Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Meet annual educational requirements.
Exhibit self-direction and personal accountability for work practices.
Perform duties in a cost-efficient manner.
Report for duty on time and adhere to policies concerning rest and lunch breaks.
Present a consistent professional image in appearance, work performance, and communication practices.
Interact positively with patients, families, visitors, employees, physicians, and associates.
Function as a member of the interdisciplinary surgical healthcare team.
Participate in Environments of Care activities as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the perioperative setting.
Demonstrate intra-operative handling of sterile equipment and supplies.

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Surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving skills
Ability to maintain sterile field
Basic patient positioning and assistance during procedures
Equipment troubleshooting skills

Preferred Skills

Not specified

Requirements

Experience: Three months experience as PSA I or Clinical Technician; or currently enrolled in or completed a Nursing, Surgical Tech or Medical Program.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

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