What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery RN/Operating Room Tech. position at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center?
The RN in the Surgery Department provides nursing care for patients having surgical procedures performed as inpatients and outpatients. Care is given to patients with general, spinal, epidural, regional, IV and local anesthesia. Nursing care is provided pre-operatively, intra-operatively in the surgical suites, and post-operatively in the post-anesthesia recovery area. Infection prevention practices are strictly followed. AORN and ASPAN standards are followed. The RN always serves as the patient advocate regarding care, safety, and privacy.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Is expected to work varying hours and take holidays and weekend call.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- BSN preferred but not required
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:
- Current Kansas RN license or ability to obtain licensure after graduation, per Kansas State Board of Nursing regulations.
- BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
- ALS- Obtains RQI ALS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 6 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
- PALS- Obtains RQI PALS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 6 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)- Course completion with current card highly recommended but not required.
- CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)- Certification preferred but not required.
EXPERIENCE:
- One year experience as an RN preferred but not required.
- Previous surgery experience preferred but not required.
- Computer experience is preferred, or ability to learn computer operation.
The Operating Room Technician assists the surgeon during surgery by handing instruments. The Technician must demonstrate knowledge of procedures, instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized in the surgical suite. The Technician is alert to proper patient identification, the patient’s immediate condition and reports changes or unusual circumstances to the OR/SPD Coordinator, OR Charge RN, Surgery Supervisor or RN on duty. The Technician also helps post-operatively with cleaning, sterilizing, and restocking.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Expected to work varying hours and to take call.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an approved Operating Room Technician/Surgical Technician course required.
LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:
- Certification as an Operating Room Technician (CORT) or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) required.
- BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as an Operating Room Technician preferred but not required.