Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab - 4LOCS

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with Registered Nurse to prepare patients for surgical procedures to include all specialties, as appropriate, such as Cardiothoracic, Neurology, OB-GYN, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Orthopedics, General-Vascular, Ophthalmology and GU as well as the minor surgical suite. The Surgical Technologist scrubs for the surgical procedures and performs a variety of other duties related to the preparation and maintenance of the operating room environment. Maintains inventory of necessary equipment and supplies, orders supplies and restocks work area as assigned, assuring the availability of needed supplies.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates sound knowledge of surgical techniques, both routine and specialized, and performs in a
• professional manner. Applies this knowledge appropriately to develop and improve skills in assisting the surgeon and in the organization of work utilizing economy in time, motion and materials.
• Demonstrates competency with aseptic technique during surgery.
• Demonstrates ability to use all equipment and supplies necessary for surgical procedures.
• Develops and demonstrates initiative in order to inquire and explore new surgical procedures and subject relating to the operating room and to the surgical patient.
• Differentiates sterilization methods for special equipment and instruments necessary for specific surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to retract, suction, irrigate, apply pressure and assist in homeostasis by use of assorted sponges in the surgical field under the direction of the surgeon.
• Performs co-circulating role with appropriate credentialing.
• Demonstrates self-direction above and beyond daily assignments and actively offers assistance to colleagues both within the main OR’s, cardiac OR’s and cardiac cath lab.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
• Vocational School Graduate
• 1-3 years Surgical Tech experience