Demonstrates values and behaviors according to Values Statement
Specific:
Maintains attendance
Arrives to work punctually
Follows dress code
Maintains confidentiality of privileged information
Adheres to safety practices
Participates in CQI
Follows Department of Nursing and hospital policies and procedures
Complies with Surgery Department policies and procedures
Patient Care Coordinator
Assists registered nurse in planning patient care
Documents patient care on peri-operative record
Collaborates with other healthcare team members
Participates in performance improvement activities
Interpersonal Skills
Communicates with peers, other healthcare team members, patients, visitors
Maintains adaptability
Supports co-workers
Resolves problems
Clinical Preceptor
Performs as clinical preceptor as assigned
Care of Environment and Equipment
Maintains unit
Maintains and cleans equipment
Operates equipment according to manufacturer’s manual
Information Processing and Documentation
Communicates patient information to the manager
Documents information
Charges for equipment and supplies
Uses computer systems efficiently
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General:
Operation of OR equipment
Operation of Central Supply equipment
Scheduling procedures
Specific:
Knowledge of procedures done at Crawford County Memorial Hospital and preference cards
Understanding of sterile technique
Anticipate surgeon’s needs
Keep a calm attitude in stressful circumstances
Education/Certification Requirements:
Prefer graduate of accredited Surgical Technologists program (RN’s and LPN’s are able to function as a scrub nurse with the same orientation as a scrub tech)
BLS
Scrub tech certification
Experience Requirements (mandatory and preferred):
Ability to care for all patient populations
One to two years recent experience in a surgical setting – scrub tech, RN, LPN
Two years as CNA who exhibits excellent knowledge of sterile technique will be considered