Student Tech - Surgery
Med Center Health
- Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
- Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
About
Work Experience: None required. Education: Current enrollment in a Surgical Technology Program is required. Certifications/Licensure: None required.
Job Specific Performance Standards:
Administers personal hygiene to patient when indicated. Changes underpads and beds as needed. Assists with turning and positioning patients in bed, using good body mechanics. Records on patient chart. Obtains and records vital signs. Assists in maintaining intake and output and records. Offers patient ice chips as indicated. Enters patient information into computer correctly. Scrubs in prescribed manner and dons sterile gown and gloves. Utilizes and cares for equipment as described in established guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and is able to set up rooms, assist with delivery and other procedures. Cleans area and instruments in adherence to proper procedures. Massages fundus and observes lochia; reports observations to the nurse and documents appropriately. Administers the following treatments: enemas, preps, peri care, sitz baths, cath care, collection of urine and stool specimens, and insertion of catheters, and records as appropriate. Prepares room with surgical team specific instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for surgical procedure. Assists with opening sterile packs and instruments. Follows infection control/OSHA guidelines appropriate for L&D. Arranges instruments and other supplies on the sterile field. Takes sponge, needle and instrument count with the circulator. Assists with positioning, prepping and draping of the surgical field. Gowns and gloves the surgeons and assistants. Utilizes proper sterile technique. Observes for breaks in sterile technique and reports breaks to surgeon and circulator. Anticipates needs of surgical team by having the correct instruments and supplies readily available. Assists circulator in preparation and labeling of pathology specimens. Maintains patient safety as defined in Surgery and Nursing policy and procedures. Monitors working conditions of instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety. Transports dirty instruments to instrument room for cleaning and communicates any problems noted with instrument set. Returns to room for cleaning. Escorts patient to unit and orients to room. Completes vital signs, weight and other admission information. Transports patient and belongings to another unit upon transfer or to lobby upon discharge. Documents data on nurses' notes, admission forms, VS and I&O records. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the unit and patient surroundings. Makes changes on Surgeon preference cards as appropriate. Assists circulator in making proper charges for each case to contain cost for unit. Maintains an adequate inventory of surgical supplies for each operating room. Maintains a neat, clean environment in the operating suite by following AORN standards. Assists with cleaning autoclaves, steris machines and refrigerators. Determines learning needs with Director of Women's Services and/or Charge Nurse and develops a plan to meet those needs. Recognizes limitations and seeks help as needed. Demonstrates a complete knowledge of the location, care and operation of surgical equipment. Attends unit meetings and in-service education classes, as assigned.
Languages
- English
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