Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Provides technical care for patients within assigned unit of hospital in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital, the Surgical Technician is responsible for delegated care for all patients assigned to him/her by the RN.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Utilizes unit specific equipment safely and appropriately (Autoclave, microscopes, etc.).
Following surgical procedure, readies surgical suite and properly disposes of instruments.
Is knowledgeable of procedures and prepares for potential emergencies by assuring equipment and instrumentation is available.
Actively participates in Universal Protocol practices as appropriate.
Communicates clearly and appropriately with other surgical team members (circulator/physician)
Handles and labels specimens according to policy.
Performs surgical counts...
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Technician
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