OR TECH FIRST ASSSISTANT (CERTIFIED) at McDonough District Hospital – Macomb, Illinois

Under direct guidance/supervision of the primary operative surgeon, the first assistant will assist in the perioperative case of patients in surgery and perform in other duties as assigned under the direction of charge RN and the Director of Surgical Services.

• Verbal ability is needed to interpret and understand the physicians' orders and communicate with other caregivers, regarding care of the patient, as well as to present educational information to patients, staff and the public as needed.
• Numerical ability is needed to ensure correct dosages of medication and ensure correct sponge and instrument counts.
• Clerical perception is needed to assess patient and correctly interpret data.
• Finger dexterity is needed for, but not limited to, handling surgical instruments, giving IM medications, assembling equipment and different physical exams.
• A preference for scientific and technical activities is required to set up and adapt medical equipment to the patient's needs and apply the physiological affects of the therapy and procedures to the patient's clinical state.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to assess a situation and be able to adapt to changes.
• A preference for the use of processes and techniques is necessary to follow policies and procedures and to ensure standards of care.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize during emergency situations.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e.g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).