Responsible during the intra-operative phase by directly assisting the surgeon in controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing and other surgical tasks utilizing nursing and medical functions. Provides preoperative and postoperative patient assessment.
Applies knowledge of infection control and aseptic technique. Assists with positioning, prepping and draping of the patient for the operative procedure. Provides intra-operative retracting and surgical exposure. Utilizes instrumentation to perform appropriate functions.
RNFA Certificate indicating successful completion of an accredited RNFA course and completion of the established hours and/or cases required by the curriculum. Three years’ experience scrubbing and circulating as an RN in the operating room. Current California RN license, CNOR, BCLS, ACLS, PALS.
6-Hospital Health Care System.
Located in the Greater San Gabriel Valley area, AHMC consists of 6 comprehensive acute care facilities.•1,023 total beds
•Over 6,500 employees
•Over 2,500 physicians
•Over 76,000 patients seek care through our ERs
•Over 200,000 total patients treated annually
AHMC is committed to providing the highest quality, most compassionate care for our community.
