- Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related
to the surgical environment.
- Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously and as needed
about patient condition.
- Assists surgeon during operative and invasive procedures in scrub role.
- Assists with the maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.
- Assists with the maintenance of PACU equipment and inventory.
- Assesses operating room for equipment functioning and readiness, obtains
supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of surgical
operating team are met.
- Monitors, positions, and assists patient during procedure.
- Responsible for monitoring patient's physiological status in the immediate
postoperative environment.
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