ANC O.R Assistant III

Yale New Haven Health•New Haven, CT

About The Position

Under the direction of the Perioperative Support Services Manager and/or Supervisor or Clinical Nursing Manager, the Operating Room Associate III performs between-case surgical room cleaning, restocking and maintenance of basic supplies, post-mortem care, patient positioning and transport, care and handling of blood and specimens, and routine cleaning of assigned areas in accordance with hospital and departmental standards. The role ensures compliance with hospital, regulatory, and departmental standards. The associate performs quality assurance initiatives, including serving as the lead phone, auditor, and assignment roster, and may act as Rover Dispatcher or Facilitator. The position also assists with training new and current department staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of the YNHH in-house Perioperative Support Associate training certificate Operating Room Associate II.
At least 18 months of experience in the Operating Room Associate position at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Knowledge of operating room clinical equipment and systems, policies, operations, and information systems.
Proficiency and demonstrated effectiveness in analytical thinking and problem solving.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with software applications, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced customer service environment.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform tasks requiring physical endurance and dexterity.
Consistent use of proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a service-oriented department, preferably in healthcare.
Knowledge of Perioperative Services department operations.

Responsibilities

Perform technical duties that contribute to a clean, safe, effective, and efficient patient-care environment.
Clean assigned areas according to established schedules and prescribed methods.
Receive and stock basic supplies ordered through Lawson Lid, RSS, and PDAD purchasing applications.
Assist perioperative staff with patient transport and positioning using proper body mechanics.
Perform quality assurance functions to improve departmental services.
Assume leadership responsibility in the supervisor's absence.
Pull cases in a timely manner according to physician preference cards using EPIC and pick sheets.
Perform between-case surgical room cleaning, basic supply restocking and maintenance, post-mortem care, care and handling of blood and specimens, and routine cleaning of assigned areas.
Support department training for new and current staff.
Serve in quality assurance roles such as lead phone, auditor, and assignment roster, and assume the role of Rover Dispatcher or Facilitator.