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PreOp/PACU/Circulator
Company Location
Hill Country Ambulatory Surgery Center (12020)
Category
Nursing
Job Location
Cedar Park, Texas
Tracking Code
79428-147
Position Type
PRN
USPI Hill Country Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a motivated PreOp/PACU/Circulator to join our team. We have 1 OR room and 3 Procedure rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.
Pre-operative Duties
• Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
• Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
• Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
• Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
• Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff
Post-operative Duties
• Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
• Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
• Log all findings in patients’ files
• Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
• Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
• Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
• Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
OR Circulating Duties
• Assisting with equipment
• Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times
• Assisting with positioning the patient
• Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes
• Maintaining the sterile field at all times
• Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills
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Required Skills
Qualifications:
• Current Texas Nursing License
• Current CPR, ACLS, and BLS
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 2-year experience in a hospital setting or ASC setting
• Any perioperative setting is appreciated, but not all areas required as we cross train
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