PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of a Surgery Attendant is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of assigned OR suite. Prioritizes tasks and manages time appropriately. Meets or exceeds productivity standards.

Duty 2: Identifies proper selection of OR tables for proper position, surgery and weight of patient, as well as proper utilization of OR equipment and supplies in the room.

Duty 3: Demonstrates understanding of sterile techniques utilized in the preparation and completion of surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to scrub hands and properly gown and glove to help in surgery under the direction of the surgeon, scrub or registered nurse. Demonstrates the ability to properly clip hair and apply surgical antisepsis.

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