What are the duties of the circulating nurse?(6)

1)Observes for breaks in aseptic technique and reports 2)Counts sponges, needles and instruments with scrub nurse before surgery and ensures that all are accounted for 3)Prepares the operating room 4)Visits the patient preoperatively 5)Provides supplies to the scrub nurse 6)Accompanies the patient to the recovery room for handoff