Assists with the provision of safe and effective nursing care in accordance with a defined scope of practice within the operating room. This may include: direct patient care and observation, scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field, surgical room turnover between cases, collection and recording of pertinent clinical data in the medical record and consistent collaboration with the Registered Nurse in clinical decision making. Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the role of the surgical technician. Assists in preparing the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instruments. Ensures that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings. Assists in the turnover of the operating room suites between cases, disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces. Prepares procedure room for use the following day by bringing in equipment, setting up, "pulling cases" accurately, and reporting to supervisor items that are needed and not available.