Functions in the surgical scrub role:
Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in instrumentation and
materials, such as sutures.
Demonstrates proper preparation and passing of needles, sutures,
surgical drains, medications and hemostatic agents.
Assists the surgeon as necessary, anticipating needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical field set-up, including knowledge
of instruments and equipment.
Assists with the optimum utilization of resources,
including OR time by:
Using physician preference cards
Anticipating needs of the team
Using the proper resource person
Selecting equipment and supplies in an organized and timely manner
Uses supplies in a cost-effective manner
Demonstrates knowledge of AORN standards of asepsis,
including but not limited to:
Surgical scrubbing, donning of gowns and gloves
Creating and maintaining surgical field(s).
Attentiveness to contamination possibilities, responding appropriately
when it occurs
Demonstrates knowledge of Retained Surgical
Items/Surgical Counts protocol.
Demonstrates competency in preparing and utilizing
equipment including, but not limited to:
Hydrothermablation machines
Maintains a safe environment for patients,
physicians, and other surgical services staff.
Assists in safely moving patients to and from the
operating table.
Demonstrates knowledge of the proper procedure for
the breakdown of the sterile field and preparation of instruments for
decontamination and return to Central Supply and Processing.
Maintains a positive, professional relationship with
peers, patients, patient families/care-givers and other colleagues.
Maintains current BLS certification.
Participates in lifelong learning through continuing
education.
Participates in community activities.