Healthcare Traveler - March 2009 - (Page 24) Rural ORs “In smaller hospitals, you have to be more flexible, but it is rewarding. You do things you never were able to elsewhere and assist in ways you never thought you would.” —Ron Chatelain, CST and most of the businesses. I was impressed by the friendliness of everyone—the people were so warm. I have made some great friends in just 1 year on the road.” instruments and other items required for the specific operation. In addition to the scrub nurse, the surgical tech (ST) is another position that can be part of the OR team. The scope of the ST role varies according to state and hospital protocols, but is generally qualified to set up instruments and equipment, prep and transport patients, maintain the sterile field, assist surgeons by passing instruments, and observe vital signs and update charts. A surgical tech may also take on the responsibilities of a sterile processor, performing all decontamination and sterilization duties. Another team member, the circulating nurse is mainly charged with managing the nursing care within the OR, observing the surgical team from a broad perspective and assisting wherever required, but typically remaining outside of the sterile field. The RN first assistant (RNFA), has additional education and training to aid in the delivery of direct surgical care. For example, the RNFA may assist the surgeon by controlling bleeding and by providing wound exposure and suturing. In more remote hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers, responsibilities may blur, crossover, Refining rural opportunities While any temporary staff must gain the confidence of his or her peers, nowhere is the team approach more valued than in the operating room. Whether the case is a straightforward appendectomy or complicated transplant, each professional plays a critical role. As Betty explains, the scrub nurse works directly with the surgeon at the sterile field, passing Interested? Circle Career Card No. 617 or go to www.healthcaretraveler.com/readerservice 24 Healthcare Traveler March 2009 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.nhsus.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com/readerservice http://www.healthcaretraveler.com
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