Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist-2
Core
Provides surgical assistance and direct patient care for obstetrical cases under the direction of a registered nurse.
Role type
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse / Surgical Technologist
Builds
Obstetrical surgical cases
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surgical instrument handling, sterile dressing application, specimen identification, supply inventory management, vital sign monitoring, emergency procedure initiation, patient preparation, wound assessment
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assists the doctor with surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures; Identifies correct surgical site before incision; Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases; 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; Initiates emergency procedures; Documents pertinent medical information.
Seniority
Entry-level, requires specific training program graduation