As a member of the patient care team, the RN provides safe, age-appropriate patient care and functions as an advisor and resource for patients and their families. The Operating Room at Sinai Hospital has a reputation for excellent clinical care, bedside and laboratory research, surgical education, academic collaboration, advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, evidence-based care, colorful personalities and compassion.

Patient Age Groups: Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
Daily Census: average 40 cases per day
Special Equipment: da Vinci robot

Must be proficient in:
• Surgical Services Trauma
• ENT
• Colorectal
• Plastics
• Neurosurgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Oral/Dental
• Laparoscopic Procedures
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• GYN
• General
• Orthopedic
• Robotics
• Vascular
• Thoracic

Skills include:
• Ambulatory OR
• Pericardial window
• Cataract extraction/implant
• Corneal transplant
• Eye trauma
• Glaucoma surgery
• Vitrectomy
• Closed reduction facial fractures/wiring
• Deciduous teeth extraction
• Repair of fractured jaws, mandibular and zygomatic
• Pediatric dentistry
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
• Arthrotomy
• Laminectomy/discectomy
• Total joint replacement
• Abdominoplasty
• Breast augmentation
• Fat Grafting
• Free Flap - Microvascular
• Scrub Plastics Surgery
• Sex reassignment Surgery (SRS)
• Bunionectomy
• Hallux vagus arthroplasty/arthrodesis
• Metatarsal surgery
• Circumcision
• Cystectomy
• Cystoscopy
• Laparoscopic assisted cases
• Transurethral resection of the prostate
• Myringotomy with tubes
• Tonsillectomy/adenoids
• Cell saver
• Hana Table
• Administration of blood & blood products
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Infection control
• Laser Safety
• Radiation Safety
• Specimen Handling/labeling
• Universal Protocol (Time out) Procedure
• Urinary bladder catheterization
• Wound Management
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair
• Carotid Endarterectomy
• Femoral popliteal bypass graft
• Colorectal Robotic Surgery
• Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
• Gastrointestinal robotic surgery
• Gynecologic robotic surgery
• Neurological robotic surgery
• Orthopedic robotic surgery
• Adult Dentistry
• General OR
• Trauma
• Lobe resection
• Lung resection- Thoracotomy
• Thoracotomy
• Endoscopic sinus procedures
• Laparoscopic assisted cases
• Radical neck dissection
• Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty
• Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
• Tracheostomy
• Bronchoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• EGD
• Peg tube placement/exchange
• Appendectomy
• Cholecystectomy
• Colon resection
• Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical
• Laparoscopic assisted procedures
• Mastectomy
• Thyroidectomy partial/total
• Whipple
• Abdominal/ Vaginal hysterectomy
• Anterior/Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy)
• Bilateral tubal ligation
• Dilation & Curettage
• Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
• Therapeutic Abortion
• Vulvectomy
• ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
• Anterior cervical fusion
• Cervical fusions
• Craniotomy
• Insertion of VP shunt
• Laminectomy/discectomy
• Lumbar fusion
• Arthroscopy
• Carpal tunnel release
• Closed reduction of fractures
• Open reduction of fractures
• Amputations
• Gunshot/stab wounds
• MVA (multiple injuries)
• Code response
• Fire Safety
• Latex Allergy
• Malignant Hyperthermia
• Electrosurgical units
• Fiber optic light sources/cords
• Steris
• Mediastinoscopy
• Circulate