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A circulating nurse, or circulator, is a registered nurse

whose function is to monitor the procedures in operating rooms during surgery.

During operations and other surgical procedures, the circulator assists by

acting as an intermediary between the operating room staff and the rest of the

hospital. Responsibilities of the circulating nurse include: Ensures that

the surgical room is sterile and safe for the patient. Works side by side with

scrub nurses to help maintain the sterile field in the operating room. Prepares

the patient for the procedure and handles the preparation for the operating

room before the surgery takes place. Must have a strong attention to detail and

physical stamina to handle long, arduous work hours. Assess the patient's condition

before a surgical procedure. Assesses the needs of the patient during the

procedure, to ensure the best outcome. Works with a physician to develop the

care plan for the patient during the surgery. Continues to evaluate the

patient's condition during the procedure and makes changes to the care plan as

necessary. Ensures that the sterile field is not compromised during the

procedure. Keeps the surgical area clean and organized for the scrub nurse and

the physician; removes instruments and sponges as they are used during the

procedure. Additional duties of the circulating nurse may include the

responsibility of supervising surgical technicians, and to transport any

specimens that require diagnostic testing to the laboratory. Associates degree and state licensure required. One

(1) year of experience required.