What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist-2 position at Geisinger?
- Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living.
- Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.
- Provides basic patient assistance.
- Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.
- Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary.
- Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures.
- Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases.
- Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation.
- Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.
- Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.
- Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.
- Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.
- Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed.
- Maintains and documents universal precautions.
- Initiates emergency procedures.
- Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition.
- Documents pertinent medical information where indicated.
- Participates in the admission and discharge process.
- Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.
- Participates in on-call rotations.
- Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.