RN Circulator
Company: Summit Medical Center
Location: Edmond
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summit Medical Center is looking for a RN OR
Circulator to join our Quality Care Team. Summit Medical Center has
established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit
for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to
doing our part to assure each employee has a satisfying work
experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.
Position Summary: Provides circulating nurse services in the
operating room during surgical or pain management procedures and
assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity,
according to established procedures. The staffing of Summit Medical
Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be
cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to
perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient
needs change. Responsibilities: Supervises and directs patient care
in the individual operating rooms; communicates with surgeon and
anesthesiologist continuously and as needed about patient
condition. Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and
speed. Ensure patient’s emotional, physical and psychological needs
are met. Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used
according to accepted standards of practice. Supervises and assists
scrub technician as necessary; performs scrub duties as necessary.
Ensures care of patient through proper identification, checking of
chart, and reporting of changes in condition. Assists in control
and maintenance of supplies and equipment. Assists the
anesthesiologist/CRNA as necessary. Documents all nursing care
delivered in the operating room in the medical record. Performs
other duties as assigned or requested. Maintains established
center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control
standards. Maintains and cares for department equipment and
supplies. Participates in educational programs and in-service
meetings. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related
business. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship
with patients, families, visitors and other center employees.
Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or
documents as indicated by policy. Participates in Quality
Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of
patient care and center business. SMC offers a competitive benefits
program to full-time employees and their family. SMC pays the
majority of the benefit, while a low premium cost is deducted from
the employee's paycheck on a pretax basis. Compensation
commensurate with experience: $33.00-$46.00 per hour. Job Type:
Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance
Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health
insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision
insurance Bonus opportunities Medical Specialty: Surgery Work
Location: In person Qualifications Qualifications: Graduate of an
accredited school of professional nursing; BSN preferred. Basic
Computer Knowledge. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state
of Oklahoma. Operating room experience (minimum 1 year); current
BLS certification; ACLS required within one year of employment.
Special Skills and Knowledge : Knowledge of principles of aseptic
technique. Leadership skills. Knowledge of care of the surgical
patient. Knowledge of anesthetic agents and their usage and effect
on the surgical patient. CPR Principles of Universal Precautions.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Ability to adequately assess,
diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate
patient condition. Compliance with the attendance policy.
Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions.
Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice
collaborative nursing. Ability to respond quickly, physically and
mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes.
Physical/Mental Requirements for Position: Ability to read and
write (legibly.) Ability to communicate appropriately and
effectively. Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex
problems. Ability to understand simple to complex instructions.
Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift. Ability to
frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching,
stooping, reaching, bending and twisting. Ability to frequently
lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of
the average patient. Ability to see and hear and distinguish color.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Ability to
function independently without constant supervision. Bloodborne
Pathogen Classification: Category 1-Occupational exposure
Keywords: Summit Medical Center, Enid , RN Circulator, Healthcare , Edmond, Oklahoma
