OR Circulator

Founded in 1953, Peachtree Orthopedics is the oldest orthopedic practice in the southeast. We’ve grown over the years, but our high standards of excellence and commitment to quality personalized care have remained the same. Peachtree Orthopedics has been named an AJC Top Workplace for the 5th year in a row! We offer excellent growth and advancement opportunities, foster a compassionate and fun culture, and seek employees who want the same.

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse seeking an exciting opportunity in orthopedic outpatient surgery? Join our dynamic team at our newest state-of-the-art surgery center in Cumming, Georgia, equipped with 4 operating rooms and 1 procedure room. As an OR Circulator, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-notch care during surgical or pain management procedures, while providing valuable support to the surgical team in various capacities. We're looking for a dedicated professional who can ensure the highest level of patient care, following established procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prioritize patient care by diligently identifying and monitoring patients, checking their charts, and promptly reporting any changes in their condition.
• Collaborate with the scrub nurse, offering assistance as needed to guarantee smooth surgical operations.
• Skillfully position patients, prepare the operative area, and adjust the table to ensure optimal positioning according to our standard policies.
• Keep all necessary supplies and equipment in the room, readily providing them to the team as required.
• Demonstrate meticulous adherence to aseptic technique when opening sterile packs and supplies.
• Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments to prevent any loss, following our policy.
• Proactively identify physical symptoms and changes, taking prompt and appropriate action to ensure timely care.
• Foster seamless coordination of patient care with the staff in the preoperative area and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Accompany patients to the PACU, diligently reporting patient and procedure details to the nurse to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure continuity of individual patient care, consistently providing personalized attention.
• Support the preoperative area and PACU when needed, lending a hand in delivering excellent care.
• Contribute to the control and maintenance of supplies and equipment to uphold operational efficiency.
• Assist in the upkeep of records and statistics, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate in establishing and maintaining procedures, policies, and standards, enhancing our commitment to excellence.
• Embrace the possibility of duties that go beyond direct patient care, allowing for professional growth and diverse experiences.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous experience as an OR Circulator is required.
• Preferred experience in Ambulatory Care and Orthopedics.
• Conscious sedation experience is advantageous.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Current professional nursing license in the State of Georgia, familiar with the nursing performance standards outlined in the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Certification in CPR and ACLS is mandatory.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrate exceptional ability to assist surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other team members as needed.
• Formulate individualized plans of care based on patient needs and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Thrive in a multitasking environment, willingly assuming multiple roles and responsibilities.
• Exhibit excellent communication and writing skills to effectively interact with colleagues and patients.
• Possess strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Embrace flexibility and adaptability to successfully navigate diverse situations.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

In accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Peachtree Orthopaedic Surgery Centers requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions only for those with an approved medical, disability, or religious exemptions. All exemption requests will be reviewed in a timely manner. All offers are contingent upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for long periods of time and to work in an environment which can be very stressful.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.