RN - OR Circulator

Allen Parish Community Healthcare; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Parish Community Healthcare in Kinder, LA seeks an RN Circulator to manage all patient care inside the surgery room, assisting the team in creating a safe, comfortable environment and observing the team from a broad perspective to support patient advocacy and safety.

The role emphasizes perioperative preparation, intraoperative assistance, intraoperative monitoring, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure aseptic technique and proper documentation of intraoperative activities.

Responsibilities

• Assess preoperative status and verify patient identity and procedure.
• Assist in positioning, prepping, and coordinating equipment.
• Maintain sterile field and manage supplies during surgery.
• Document medications, fluids, and intraoperative interventions.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Sterile technique

Aseptic practice

Job description

Job Summary:

The RN Circulator manages all the necessary care inside the surgery room, assisting the team in maintaining and creating a comfortable, safe environment for the patient and observing the team from a wide perspective. With two primary roles as patient advocacy and patient safety.

Primary Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Perioperative Preparation:

• Assess patient's preoperative status, ensuring readiness for surgery.
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure to prevent errors.
• Communicate with the surgical team to coordinate patient care and equipment setup.
• Assist in positioning and prepping patients for surgery.

Intraoperative Assistant:

• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the surgical procedure.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members during the operation.
• Maintain a sterile field, adhering to aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Manage surgical equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and functionality.
• Document intraoperative activities, including medications, fluids, and interventions.

Patient Monitoring and Support:

• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the surgical procedure.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members during the operation.
• Maintain a sterile field, adhering to aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Manage surgical equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and functionality.
• Document intraoperative activities, including medications, fluids, and interventions.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a patient advocate throughout the surgical procedure.
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members during the operation.
• Maintain a sterile field, adhering to aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Manage surgical equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and functionality.
• Document intraoperative activities, including medications, fluids, and interventions.