To assist the surgical team, under the direction of a professional nurse, implementing skilled nursing care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assigned procedures for comfort and well-being for patients.
• Assists in updating physician reference sheets.
• Participate in the nursing care plans, functioning as an effective team member.
• Demonstrates ability to scrub on all procedures, minor to major.
• Communicates effectively to patients, families, employees, and physicians, utilizing both written and verbal
• Responds appropriately to crisis situations as outlined in unit specific standards, initiates interventions within scope of responsibility; notifies RN.
• Maintains required credentials of BCLS and mandatory inservice patients.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent,

Schedule: 24hrs bi-weekly:

Shift: 2 shifts - 7a-7p E/O weekend

Weekend/Holiday Commitment: Every 3rd Weekend, and 2 holidays per year.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Operating Room Technician program; or minimum 2 year ORT experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.