Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, Scrubs, gowns, and gloves, Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure, Performs counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed. Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants. Help drape the sterile field, Pass instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure, Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedure. Prepare sterile dressings,Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization, help other members of team with terminal cleaning of room. Assist in prepping room for the next patient, Hold retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon, Sponges or suctions operative site, Applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon. Connects drains to suction apparatus, Applies dressings to closed wound

Monitored the patient’s health, Kept nutrition and medication records, Provided daily living assistance, housekeeping and companionship exchanged information as well as maintained a courteous relationship with the patients, their families, their visitors, as well as medical staff. Transcribed and communicated approved provider’s orders. Participated in on going training Organized and provided basic nursing care for patients and their families. Gave complete and partial baths, gave enemas, positioned patients, ambulated patients, made beds, took vital signs, collected specimens, feed patients and documented intake, output, etc. Provided assistance with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients by lifting, positioning and transporting patients all the while following all safety procedures and reinforced selected patient teaching initiated by the RN. Provided much needed emotional support not only to the patients but also to their families. Aided in the orientation of other staff. Properly communicated health care data to other members of the health care team which included all changes noted. Assisted in retrieving and sorting of equipment and supplies.

Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff. • Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans. • Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary. • Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing. • Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities. • Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion. • Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury. • Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas. • Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers. • Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff. • Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment. • Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine. • Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events. • Performed duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples. • Interviewed patients upon admission and recorded information. • Completed administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.