Under the direction of the RN, performs basic operating room skills.

• Maintains AORN standards of technical and aseptic practices.
• Performs scrub technician duties in an organized, efficient, and professional manner.
• Efficiently and appropriately disassembles delivery table and case cart after use, as evidenced by proper disposal of hazardous waste products and sharps, thorough stocking and cleaning of all instruments.
• Establishes preparedness of all delivery and operating rooms as early as possible after use.
• Maintains adequate linen and surgical supplies.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities.
• Utilizes, maintains, and updates Kardexes to assure appropriate supplies, instrumentation, and equipment are available at all times.
• Maintains patient safety in the operating room and labor and delivery rooms by assessing the functioning of surgical and infant care equipment prior to utilization.
• Performs scrub duties efficiently in an emergency situation.
• Performs basic patient care in accordance with current standards of nursing care, consistent with the plan of care, following established policies and procedures, respecting privacy and confidentiality (i.e., ADLs).
• Performs basic technical procedures according to established standards accurately and efficiently. Reports all findings to the RN. Able to recognize and report all urgent data (i.e., suction, point-of-care testing).
• Collects and reports routine patient data accurately and efficiently (i.e., vital signs, height, weight, intake, output, specimens).
• Assists other members of the health care team in providing care or assistance with specific procedures as directed by the RN.
• Recognizes and reports urgent and appropriate patient changes/issues, including response to pain management, in a timely manner to solve problems or prevent further complications.
• Assists health care team members in an emergency by following directions, locating emergency equipment, or assisting in providing care to other patients as needed.
• Adheres to Patient Care Services and Maternal Newborn Services policies and procedures.