OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward the patient, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
Demonstrates a broad range of knowledge with proficiency and preparation of surgical procedures and has versatility in filling varying roles.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including Assess learning needs of the patient considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables.
Provide education to meet the individual patient needs and ability to learn.
Develops and maintains good working rapport with interdisciplinary personnel to meet the needs of each patient.
Possesses a thorough knowledge of normal pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative routine.
Able to recognize deficiencies in routine and correct.
Possesses thorough knowledge of individual physician preference.
Demonstrates appropriate communication and assessment skills with both family and patient.
Completes appropriate charting and documentation according to policy, standards, and procedures.
Fulfills on-call responsibilities and extra shift coverage as needed.
Demonstrates assessment of pain, promotes comfort through required intervention, and documents accordingly.
Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize.