Registered Nurse - First Assist

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OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.

• Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.

• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.

• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage sys...