Calvert Health System Prince Frederick Maryland 20678 US
Dec 19, 2018
Other
Nursing
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Reports to:
Director of Surgical Services
Job Summary:
Acts as an assistant to the surgeon during surgical procedures.
Education:
Position requires a certificate from a college or technical school or 2-3 years equivalent combination of education and experience in related area.
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
None Specified
Experience:
Position requires 2-3 years related experience.
Other Requirements:
CPR required within 30 days of hire.
Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Populations Served/Patient Care Responsibilities
All age populations
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the principles of safe positioning of the surgical patient.
Demonstrates the proper techniques to assist the surgeon in providing hemostasis.
Demonstrates the appropriate techniques to assist with the closure of body planes.
May function in the Surgical techinican role in the operating room.
Help to establish and maintain a sterile field.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of normal and pathological anatomy and physiology relative to operative procedures.
Provides retraction of tissue, may clamp, ligate, and cutting of tissue per surgeons' directive.
Insertion of drainage tubes per surgeon's directive.