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Adhere to operating room attire policies and procedures at all times.
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Prepare the operating room and assemble necessary instruments and equipment based on the patient’s surgical requirements.
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Demonstrate expertise in aseptic technique to ensure a sterile environment.
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Accurately identify patients and surgical sites to ensure safety.
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Thoroughly review the pre-operative checklist, ensuring all required diagnostic and laboratory procedures are completed.
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Monitor patients' vital signs in the pre-operative area and post-operative recovery room.
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Position patients using positional aids, ensuring circulatory, respiratory, and neuromuscular stability, while maintaining patient privacy and providing maximum exposure for the surgical procedure.
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Exhibit proficiency in both scrub nurse and circulating nurse duties.
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Implement safety protocols, including "Time Out," to ensure patient safety and minimize surgical errors.
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Follow strict aseptic techniques to prevent infection and maintain a sterile field during procedures.
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Assist the surgeon and anesthetist during surgery, ensuring proper handling of surgical specimens.
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Organize patient transportation from the operating room (OR) to the recovery room, and manage post-operative activities, ensuring readiness for the next procedure.
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Adhere to hygiene, sterilization, asepsis, and disinfection protocols before, during, and after surgeries to ensure safety for both patients and staff.
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Participate in the maintenance and care of specialized equipment, including endoscopes, electrosurgical units, microscopes, and phaco machines, ensuring proper decontamination and accurate traceability.
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Accurately maintain the count of surgical instruments, swabs, and needles, and ensure all instruments are sent for cleaning and disinfection according to hospital policies.
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Demonstrate competency in surgical hand-washing techniques and infection control practices within the operating theatre.
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Monitor patients post-anesthesia to ensure optimal recovery, utilizing the Aldrete scoring system when applicable.
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Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation of all relevant patient records, following hospital policies.
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Demonstrate proficiency in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques.
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Adhere to hospital policies regarding waste segregation, disposal, and inventory management of medications, including high-alert drugs and narcotics.
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Ensure appropriate storage and inventory control of hazardous materials, including maintaining the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required.
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Follow reporting mechanisms and the chain of command for patient care issues, ensuring quick and accurate communication.
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Take responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Charge Nurse, managing ward stock efficiently and economically.
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Participate in fire safety, patient safety, infection control, and other precautionary measures according to hospital policy.
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Take responsibility for professional clinical practice, engaging in ongoing education and training.
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Serve as a member of the hospital's code black team, participating in emergency response protocols.
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Demonstrate strict adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Supervisor.
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Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, working cooperatively with hospital management to meet these requirements.
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Familiarize oneself with emergency and evacuation procedures, and participate in training, mock drills, and awareness programs.
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to safety protocols at all times.
