JOB TITLE Preop PACU Nurse To act as patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the health care team at the Center. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Center. The Pre op/PACU nurse will ensure quality care to the individual patients pre operatively including, but no

The position is responsible for cleaning, packaging, sterilizing and stores the supplies, instruments and equipment. Reports To Operating Room Supervisor Supervises None QUALIFICATIONS Certification in sterile processing instrument specialist and central service technician, required Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required Experience in central proc

Decision making concerning equipment and/or instrumentation sterilization. Patient care and patient flow Maintains patient confidentiality. Creates a safe environment in which surgery may take place. Uses medical equipment in a safe manner. Helps provide cost effective patient care. Implements principles of medical and surgical asepsis in accordance with recognized nation

1. Prepares room, equipment, and supplies needed for the procedure, including anesthesia supplies. 2. Opens sterile packs and supplies, using Surgeon's preference card for specific requests. 3. A preoperative assessment is performed that includes 3.1 Assess the level of consciousness and color and integrity of the skin. 3.2 Identify patient and introduce self to patient.