9. Assemble, test, operate, and disassemble specialty equipment:
a. microscopes.
b. computer navigation systems.
c. thermal technology.
d. laser technology (e.g., helium, argon, CO2 beam coagulators).
e. ultrasound technology (e.g., harmonic scalpel, phacoemulsification).
f. endoscopic technology.
g. power equipment.
10. Assemble and maintain retractors.
11. Pass instruments and supplies.
12. Identify appropriate usage of sutures/needles and stapling devices.
13. Prepare, pass, and cut suture material as directed.
14. Provide assistance with stapling devices.
15. Differentiate among the various methods and applications of hemostasis (e.g., mechanical, thermal, chemical).
16. Irrigate, suction, and sponge operative site.
17. Monitor medication and solution use.
18. Verify with surgeon the correct type and/or size of specialty specific implantable items.
19. Prepare bone and tissue grafts (e.g., allograft, autograft, synthetic).
20. Verify, prepare, and label specimen(s).
21. Prepare drains, catheters, and tubing for insertion.
22. Observe patient’s intraoperative status (e.g., monitor color of blood, blood loss, patient position).
23. Perform appropriate actions during an emergency.
24. Initiate preventative actions in potentially harmful situations.
25. Connect and activate drains to suction apparatus.
26. Prepare dressings and wound site.
27. Assist in the application of casts, splints, braces, and similar devices.
C. Postoperative Procedures (12 items)
1. Report medication and solution amount used.
2. Participate in case debrief.
3. Remove drapes and other equipment (e.g., suction, cautery, instrumentation,nondisposable items) from
patient.
4. Report abnormal postoperative findings (e.g., bleeding at surgical site,hematoma, rash).
5. Dispose of contaminated waste and drapes after surgery incompliance with Standard Precautions.
6. Transfer patient from operating table to stretcher.
7. Dispose of contaminated sharps after surgery in compliance with Standard Precautions.
8. Perform room clean up and restock supplies.
II. ANCILLARY DUTIES (26 items)
A. Administrative and Personnel (9 items)
1. Revise surgeon’s preference card as necessary.
2. Follow proper cost containment processes.
3. Utilize computer technology for:
a. surgeon’s preference cards
b. interdepartmental communication
c. continuing education.
d. research.
4. Follow hospital and national disaster plan protocol.
5. Recognize safety and environmental hazards (e.g., fire, chemical spill, laser, smoke).
6. Understand basic principles of electricity and electrical safety.
7. Apply ethical and legal practices related to surgical patient care.
8. Use interpersonal skills (e.g., listening, diplomacy, responsiveness) and group dynamics.
9. Understand the importance of cultural diversity.
10. Understand concepts of death and dying.
11. Participate in organ and tissue procurement.
12. Serve as preceptor to perioperative personnel.