RN OR Circulator

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OR Circulator RN PRN

Mountain View Surgery Center of Scottsdale is hiring a OR Circulator RN, PRN.

Mountain View Surgery Center at Scottsdale is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. At Mountain View Surgery Center Scottsdale, we believe health and care are inseparable. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager, this position provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient during their procedure in the surgical suite or procedure room. This position also accompanies and monitors the patient as he or she transfers from PreOP to OR to PACU.

• Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures
• Supervise and direct the activities of surgical technicians and supporting personnel as necessary
• Perform assessments of patients for specific nursing care needs
• Check room for needed supplies and prepare room for specific patient and procedure
• Assist in transporting patients to operating room/procedure room and check patient records for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits)
• Perform cleanup following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties
• Set up operating room/procedure room with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Participate in ongoing committees and other educational programs to enhance patient care
• Review physicians’ preference cards and update as needed
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same as applicable
• Ability to maintain sterile field throughout the surgical procedure
• General familiarity of medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room
• Strong communication skills and ability to promote departmental relationships to ensure continuity of care
• Ability to handle instruments correctly and check for cleanliness and proper working condition
• Capability to function efficiently as a member of the surgical/procedural team

• The Circulating Registered Nurse must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state.
• 2 years of experience in the operating room is preferred. Experience in Circulating in total joints, spine or other orthopedics is helpful.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently as well as function within a team; have the ability to assess patient needs, determine priorities, plan and direct care for the surgical patient, and must possess the ability to handle stress.
• BLS/ACLS required.