PreOp/PACU/Circulator

USPI Theda Oaks Gastro and Endo is seeking a motivated PreOp/PACU/Circulator to join our team. Our team is small, but we are mighty! Current operations are M-F, 5:30 a.m. - 6:30p.m., however hours will depend on patient flow. We have 4 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Gastroenterology and Pain Management

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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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