OR Circulator Nurse

• Review schedule and preference cards. 
• Gather and set up needed equipment and supplies for surgical cases. 
• Prepares all needed fluids and medications for the surgical cases. 
• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the scrub tech. 
• Review the patient’s chart, identifies patient, verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms, and brings the patient to the assigned operating room.  
• Assist with transferring the patient to the operating room table. 

• Monitors the comfort of the patient and provides verbal and tactile reassurance to the patient.  
• Assist in maintaining normothermia.  
• Assist the anesthesia provider when needed. Assist with applying monitors before the procedure begins. 
• Assist with positioning the patient, using appropriate equipment and anatomical principles to avoid patient injury.  
• Manage medication delivery to the field, machine cords and devices.   
• Performs urinary catheterization. 
• Completes the patient skin prep prior to draping by the sterile surgical team.  
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the surgical technologist prior to the operation and before the incision is closed.  
• Manage the flow of the operating room and anticipates additional supplies needed during the procedure.  
• Observes for maintenance of sterile processes throughout surgical case. 
• Keeps accurate records throughout the procedure.  
• Handle specimens taken during surgery and ensure proper labeling and documentation 
• Secures dressings after incision closure.  
• Helps transport the patient to the post anesthesia care unit.  
• Gives accurate hand off of patient for PACU team. 

• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.  
• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient. 
• Assure that all operative notes for the day are completed and signed. 

• Update nursing notes on the surgeon preference cards as needed. 
• Help maintain inventory of surgical supplies in OR. 
• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care. 

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Operating Room Nurse or in a similar role
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with the surgical team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions when necessary
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

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