Ambulatory Surgery Center OR Circulator Registered Nurse

TCO Mission:

To provide first-class musculoskeletal services to the local community in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

TCO Vision:

To be the premier provider and employer in the delivery of quality musculoskeletal care in Southeast Washington and the surrounding region.

TCO Values:

• Professional
• Hard Working
• Honest
• Available
• Cutting Edge
• Kind

Job Type:

Full Time

Summary:

The Surgery Center at Tri-City Orthopaedic Clinic. P.S.C has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our outstanding team as an OR circulator in our Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Position Duties:

• Serve as the patient advocate to oversee the safety, care, and needs of the patient
• Ensure consent form is accurate and surgical site is marked
• Assess the patient's condition before, during, and after the surgical operation; plan intraoperative care
• Observe surgery and provides assistance to the sterile team and anesthesia
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and OR team
• Oversee the sterility of the entire procedure to include proper sterile technique, breaks in the sterile field, managing personnel entering/exiting the OR
• Conduct proper handling of specimens
• Facilitate the smooth functioning of the surgical flow, while anticipating last minute changes in the schedule
• Supporting the patient care cycle by providing compassionate patient centered quality care to TCO patients and family members
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Variable, 10hr shift, 12hr shift
• Monday - Friday, rotating days off
• No nights or weekends
• No call
• Major holidays off

Education, Licenses and Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Washington State RN license
• Current ACLS/BLS, or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Prior patient care experience in a surgical setting

Preferred:

• At least 2 years nursing experience in an operating room
• Scrub experience