What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN First Assistant- Operating Room position at Olmsted Medical Center?
0.8 FTE - Day Shift
Starting Pay - $40.60 to $60.89 (based on experience)
Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and 3/4 point of the range, based on experience.
At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Adoption Assistance Plan
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program and accredited RNFA program
- Operating room experience or training within the last three years preferred
- Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides visualization of the operative site.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques in closure of body planes.
- Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
- Provides assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
- Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques as appropriate.
- Assists with positioning the patient.
- Prepares the skin for procedure.
- Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Maintains ongoing self-development.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $41 - $61