North Mississippi Health Services
Tupelo, MS, USA
Procedure Preparation:
Uses procedure preference lists
Selects & arranges supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
Maintains sterile set for operation(s)
Surgeon Assistant:
Assists surgeon(s) by performing supervised (R.N.) duties
Primary scrub person
Passing instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings
Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts as specified by policy/procedure
Assumes care of specimen until turned over to Registered Nurse
Patient Advocate:
Protects patients from potential injury and contamination of sterile field
Communication/Record-Keeping:
Restocks supplies
Straightens operating room for next use
Must be able to take primary call duties for their specialty (as assigned)
Education:
Attends required in-services, annual review and educational...
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