What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreOp/PACU/Circulator position at USPI?
USPI Spicewood Surgery Center is seeking a motivated PreOp/PACU/Circulator to join our team. We have 2 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Pain Management. Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.
Pre-operative Duties
- Assess the status of patients’ health in pre-op and ensure accuracy of identification wristband
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are in order
- Determine the surgeon and procedure being carried out
- Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
- Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure and attending medical staff
Post-operative Duties
- Assess patients’ condition after a surgery has been performed
- Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
- Log all findings in patients’ files
- Answer patients’ questions and ensure that they are kept comfortable
- Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor
- Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications
- Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies
OR Circulating Duties
- Assisting with equipment
- Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times
- Assisting with positioning the patient
- Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes
- Maintaining the sterile field at all times
- Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills
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Required Skills:
Qualifications:
- Current Texas Nursing License
- Current CPR, ACLS, and BLS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum 2-year experience in a hospital setting or ASC setting
- Any perioperative setting is appreciated, but not all areas required as we cross train
USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
