Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist-2

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living. • Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines. • Provides basic patient assistance. • Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed. • Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary. • Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures. • Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases. • Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation. • Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments. • Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure. • Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure. • Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers. • Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed. • Maintains and documents universal precautions. • Initiates emergency procedures. • Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition. • Documents pertinent medical information where indicated. • Participates in the admission and discharge process. • Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used. • Participates in on-call rotations. • Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.