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.