OPERATING ROOM SKILLS CHECKLIST
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Job Description: RN - Operating Room
Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the surgical services unit. RN to assess, evaluate, assesses and documents the nursing process as needed. Assist doctor during operating procedures which may be either/both circulating or scrubbing during operating room procedures. Education requires a minimum of an associate's degree and is licensed as a registered nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the critical care nursing field. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor and/or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
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Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant
Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents surgical nursing care for perioperative patients. Performs surgical procedures under supervision of a surgeon. Functions in a scrub and circulating nurse role. Requires an associate's degree, must be a certified registered nurse first assistant (CRNFA), and certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) with at least 2 years of operating room experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
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Surgical Technologist (Healthcare -- Technicians)
Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures. Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment. May be required to transport patient to and from the operating room. A graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program. Must be certified to perform CPR with 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a registered nurse.
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KEY: For each criteria
Score 1: Two plus years Expert Experience
Score 2: Limited Knowledge, Intermittent Experience One-Two Years Current Experience
Score 3: Theory, no experience
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EAR, NOSE & THROAT
Adenoidectomy
Caldwell - Luc
Cleft lip/palate repair
Closed reduction nasal fracture
Ethmoidectomy
Excision of salivary gland tumor
Fenestration procedure
Frontal flap sinus procedure
Glossectomy
Laryngectomy
Mandibulectomy
Mastoidectomy
Maxillary advancement with hip graft
Maxillectomy
Myringoplasty
Myringotomy/with PE tube insertion
Nasal polypectomy
Open reduction facial fracture
Open reduction nasal fracture
Parotidectomy
Pharyngeal flap procedure
Radical neck dissection
Ranulectomy
Rhinoplasty/septoplasty
Selective osteotomy of maxilla/mandible
Sinus endoscopy
Sinusotomy
Stapedectomy
Submucous resection
Tonsillectomy
Tracheostomy
Tympanoplasty
ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES
Bronchoscopy
Colonoscopy
Culdoscopy
Cystoscopy
Esophagoscopy
Gastroscopy
Hysteroscopy
LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy/cholangiogram
Colon resection
Hernia repair
Nissen fundoplication
Salpingo-oophorectomy
Tubal ligation
Vaginal hysterectomy
Laryngoscopy & microlaryngoscopy
Mediastinoscopy
Pelviscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Thoracoscopy
GENERAL SURGERY
Abdominal perineal resection
Adrenalectomy
Anal fissurectomy
Appendectomy
Breast biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy/ileostomy
Gastrectomy
Gastroplasty
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hepatic resection
Herniorrhaphy - femoral, inguinal, umbilical
Hiatal herniorrhaphy, transabdominal/transthoracic
Hickman/Groshong/Portacath insertion
Hydrocelectomy
Imperforate anus reconstruction
Lumbar sympathectomy
Omphalocele repair
Pancreatectomy/pancreatogram
Pilonidal cystectomy
Portal caval shunt
Pyloric stenosis
Radical mastectomy
Saphenous vein ligation and stripping
Sentinel node biopsy
Splenectomy
Tenchkhoff catheter placement
Thyroglossal duct cyst excision
Thyroidectomy
Tracheostomy
Vagotomy
GYNECOLOGY
Cesarean section
Colpotomy
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Hysterectomy, abdominal
Hysterectomy, vaginal
Marshall - Marchetti
Marsupialization, Bartholin cyst
Ovarian cystectomy
Radium insertion
Sacral spinus fixation
Shirodkar procedure
Suction curettage
Vaginal reconstruction
Vaginectomy/vulvectomy
NEUROLOGY
A-V malformation
Anterior cervical fusion
Anterior laparoscopic spine procedures
Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)
Burr holes for subdural hematoma
Carotid ligation
Cervical sympathectomy
Craniectomy for decompression fracture
Cranioplasty/craniotomy 
         Clipping of aneurysm
         Tumor excision
         Using stealth equipment (stealth craniotomy)
Discectomy
Hypophysectomy
Insertion nerve stimulators/medication pumps
Laminectomy
Myelomeningocele repair
Pedicle screw insertion
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
Shunt procedure/VP, VA/LP
Spine fusion - list systems you have used
Ulnar nerve transfer
Ventriculography procedure/ventriculoscopy
Ventriculostomy
OPHTHALMOLOGY
Cataract extraction with IOL
Corneal transplant
Dacryocystectomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Iridectomy
Lid and muscle procedures
Orbital implant
Phaco emulsification
Pterygium repair
Recession resection
Repair orbital blowout fracture
Scleral buckle
Vitrectomy
ORAL
Closed reduction facial fractures/wiring
Excision odontoma
Extraction of deciduous teeth
Extraction of impacted molars
Fractured jaws, mandibular and zagomatic
LeFort osteotomies
Maxillary procedure with graft
Pediatric dentistry
Sagittal osteotomy
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) with arthroplasty
TMJ exploration
ORTHOPEDICS
Acetabular/pelvic ORIF
Achilles tendon repair
Amputation - leg, arm
Anterior cruciate ligament repair
Application of external fixators 
         Extremities
         Pelvis
Application of halo traction
Arthroscopy
         Ankle
         Elbow
         Knee
         Shoulder
Arthrotomy
Bipolar/unipolar hips
Bunionectomy
Calcaneal reconstruction
Capsulorrhaphy
Carpal tunnel release
Closed reduction fracture
Hand surgery with implants
Harrington rod instrumentation and/or Dwyer procedure
Heel cord lengthening
Hip compression nails & lag screws
         Jewett
         Kuntscher rod
         Lottes
         Rush
         Schneider
         Zimmer
         Others - list
Iliac crest bone graft
Insertion Austin Moor hip prosthesis
Intramedullary rods
         Extraction
         Femoral
         Humeral
         Insertion
         Supracondylar
         Tibial
Laminectomy
Olecranon bursa, excision of
Open reduction of fracture, internal fixation with compression set
Patellectomy
Putti Platt/Bankart procedure/rotator cuff repair
Reduction with compression sets
Reimplantation of digits
Repair hammer toes
Sacro-iliac (SI) join screws
Sharrard procedure
Spica cast, application of
Spinal fusion
Tendon transplants (hand and foot)
Total joint replacements/revisions
         Total hip
         Total knee
         Total shoulder
PLASTICS
Abdominal lipectomy
Blepharoplasty
Face lift
Mammoplasty
         Augmentation
         Reduction
         Tramflaps with reconstructive mammoplasty
Mentoplasty
Otoplasty
Pedicle grafts
Scar revisions
Split thickness skin grafting
Tissue expanders
THORACIC & OPEN HEART
Cervical rib excision
Chamberlain procedure
Closed thoracotomy
Correction pectus excavatum
Esophagectomy
Heller procedure
Mitral commissurotomy
Open heart procedures
         Mitral or aortic valve replacement
         Patent ductus arteriosus
         Septal defect repairs
         Tetrology of Fallot
Pacemaker implantation - endocardial
Pacemaker implantation-myocardial
Pericardiectomy
Resection coarctation aorta
Rib resection
Thoracoplasty
Tracheal resection
Transthoracic diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy
TRANSPLANT
Bone
Bone marrow
Corneal
Harvesting
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Lung
Multi-organ
Pancreas
Skin
TRAUMA
Burns
Gunshot/stab wounds
         Abdomen
         Chest
         Head
Motor vehicle accidents (multiple injuries)
Traumatic amputations
UROLOGY
Adult circumcision
Cystectomy
Cystoscopy/ureteroscopy
Hypospadias repair
Implants: penile, testicular
Lithotripsy
Nephrectomy
Nephrolithotomy
Orchiopexy
Prostatectomy
         Perineal
         Supra-pubic
Pyeloplasty
Radical node dissection
Scott incontinence device
TURP
Ureterolithotomy
Vasectomy
Vasovasostomy
Waterhouse procedure
VASCULAR
A-V access graft
Aortic aneurysm with graft replacement
Endarterectomy/carotid - femoral
Peripheral vascular bypass procedures
Resection carotid aneurysm with graft
Thrombectomy/embolectomy
Vena cava filter/umbrella
Vena cava ligation
ANESTHESIA
Assist with intubation
Conscious sedation - administration and monitoring
Management of malignant hyperthermia crisis
EQUIPMENT
Argon beam coagulator
Bair Hugger
Blood/fluid warmer
Camera/video systems
         Camera controller
         Light source
         Printers
         VCR's
Cardiac monitor and pacemaker
Cell saver
Cidex soak
Cry-ophthalmic unit
Defibrillator/pacer
Dermatome
         Brown
         Padgett
         Zimmer
Disposable grounding pads
Drills
         3-M Maxi driver
         Codman craniotome
         Hall air driver
         Hall dental
         Hall neurotome
         Midax Rex/Anspach
         Minidriver
         Stryker drills
                  Large battery Stryker
                  Small battery Stryker
         Surgairtome
         Synthes A-O Drill
Electrosurgical unit
Emerson thoracic pump
Ethylene oxide sterilizer - AMSCO
Eye magnet
Fiber optic laminator - list types
Flash autoclave - AMSCO
Fracture tables
         Chick table/Marquet table
         Jackson table
         Rush table/Skytron table
Hypo/hyperthermia unit
Intestinal stapling devices
         EEA
         GIA
         LDS
         TA
Kreiselman resuscitator
Laser
         CO2
         Eye
         Yag