- Kindred Hospital Riverside is a 40-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
- We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
- For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and one negative pressure room.
- We are located about 20 miles south east of downtown Riverside, in Perris; with easy driving access to a number of restaurants, grocers and shops.
- Job Summary Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and are characterized by duties requiring a detailed knowledge of surgical instruments and prescribed procedures to provide Surgeons the appropriate sterile surgical instruments and supplies throughout the course of surgery.
- Such duties are performed under the close supervision of Registered Nurse and Physicians who are immediately available to provide direction and control.
- These positions also set up and strip down the operating room prior and after surgery under the guidance of a Circulating Nurse.
- Essential Functions Maintain appropriate sterile fields by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for each surgical procedure.
- Ensure cleanliness of the surgical suite, and that appropriate equipment is available and functional.
- During a variety of surgical procedures, handing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Keeps tally of amounts of solution used to irrigate the surgical incision so that amount can be subtracted from total fluid to determine patient blood loss.
- Correctly identifies blood, solutions, drugs, drainage tubes and appliances ordered for the patient by the surgeon or anesthetist.
- Verify sponge and needle count with the circulation nurse before surgery, before closure, and after closure, to ensure that none were left inside the patient.
- Before and after surgery may perform the following duties: Sets up operating room prior to surgery by providing correct equipment, instruments, packs, and supplies for the kind of procedure to be done.
- Assures that all monitoring and support equipment such as cardiac monitors, scopes, breathing apparatus, etc., are set up and operable.
- Prepares patient for surgery by washing or shaving the operative area.
- Places patients in prescribed body positions to assure access to the operative area.
- Strips down operating room by washing walls, floors, and equipment with antiseptic solution and disposing of waste and soiled supplies.
- Transports patents to recovery room or to and from wards.
- Assist the RN in maintaining proper documentation of patient care records and report pertinent information.
- Provide care of patients as directed by the RN and provide input for nursing care plan in accordance with the surgical procedure.
- Ensure maximum compliance with established aseptic procedures by members of the surgical team.
- Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
- Participate in unit committees for achievement of department goals.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemicals, disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Education High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Operating Room Technician technical training program or equivalent. Licenses/Certification CST certification preferred. Experience 12 to 18 months of acute care operating room experience.
