RN OR Circulator - FULL TIME (8 / 10 / 12 hour shifts)
Griffiss Surgery Center is looking for motivated Nurses who have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards and center policies and procedures. Assists in overseeing patient care activities in the pre-operative area and maintains a high standard of safety for the patient and other staff members. OR nurse – works outside the sterile field. Responsible for managing the nursing care within the O.R. by observing the surgical team from a broad perspective and assisting the team in creating and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment. Responsibilities and Duties include:
Gather supplies for surgical procedure
Assist the scrub technician to set up the room for a case maintain sterile field
Assess the patients prior to surgery and assess readiness to be taken to the OR
Ensure the Time Out is preformed prior to start of procedure
Assist anesthesia as needed throughout the procedure
Assist with positioning patient on the OR table
Maintain sterility of items before and during the procedure
Circulate the room and document the case during the procedure
Adhere to safety standards and precautions
Ensure counts are correct
Ensure the Post Time Out is preformed
Evaluate the emergence and postoperative phase
Qualifications and Skills
Two years of circulator experience (recommended)
Excellent knowledge of sterile technique and surgical operation procedures
NYS RN License
In depth knowledge of patient safety and precautions
A team player with excellent communication skills
Outstanding organizational ability
Diploma in Nursing and a valid NYS RN license.
ACLS and BLS Certification.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $41.00 per hour Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week Benefits: