Assists surgeons and anesthesiologists while coordinating equipment, supplies, and staff throughout surgical procedures. Provides perioperative nursing care, ensures patient safety during all phases of surgery, and participates in patient assessment, care planning, and treatment in accordance with established surgical standards.
Education & Experience
Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent: Required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
One year of full-time Operating Room experience: Required
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification: Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Preferred
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR): Preferred
Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists during surgical procedures while coordinating the flow of equipment, supplies, and staff.
Circulate in the Operating Room and maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment using aseptic techniques.
Prepare patients for surgery, including proper positioning and perioperative assessment.
Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing care according to established surgical standards.
Safely operate Operating Room equipment and handle biohazardous materials in compliance with safety protocols.
Access and utilize electronic health records and facility information systems to support patient care.
Promote patient safety by adhering to emergency preparedness, infection prevention, hazardous material handling, and medical equipment safety procedures.
Document tissue and allograft temperatures, verify package integrity, and maintain required tissue logs in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Utilize downtime productively for chart audits, equipment cleaning, restocking, staff training, and department-specific assignments.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Salary | $72–$75 |