Position Summary
Assists the registered nurse in the intra-operative care of the surgical patient by the performance of routine and delegated duties according to the policies and procedures of Boulder Community Hospital.
Job Qualifications
Education or Formal Training
- Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology, or graduate of a School of Nursing
- Former training in a military setting acceptable
Special Qualifications (Licensure, Registration, etc.)
- Colorado registration is required.
- Certification preferred
- BLS certification preferred
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Demonstrated physical and mental ability to apply nursing theories, procedures and standards to clinical practice
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
1. Standard OR equipment including:
2. Audiovisual
3. Monitoring
4. Computer
5. Positioning aids
6. Electrical power
7. Laser
8. Various carts and beds
Working Environment/Physical Activities
Physical working environment may include, but not be limited to, any of the following hazards:
1. High-pressure steam, Explosive, Stress, Chemical, Radiation, Back strain, Electrical, Laser, Body fluids, Mechanical, Laser plume, Glutaraldehyde, etc. Biowaste, Paracetic Acid
2. Environmental conditions may include, but not be limited to, variations in temperature, noise, odors, multi-stimuli, etc.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to constantly stand and walk.
4. The employee frequently is required to stoop, crouch and twist.
5. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, squat and sit.
6. The employee must be able to consistently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 10 pounds, frequently support, push, pull and/or lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally support, push, pull and/or transfer up to 50 pounds (for example, moving a patient from a wheelchair to a bed).
7. Functional physical demands include manual dexterity, fine motor skills and reaching.
8. The following senses will be needed for essential duties of the job: speech, vision, hearing, smell and touch.
