Center Core Attendant - 40 hrs/wk, 1st shift

Blanchard Valley Health System • Findlay, OH

2d

About The Position

The center core attendant will be required to be an equipment/instrument specialist for the operating room and will be responsible to assure all equipment and instruments be operational and available the day of surgery. To accomplish this, this person will work very closely with counterparts in materials management and in the operating room. This person will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling operating room equipment and instrument resources and will maintain active communication among interdepartmental staff, service line management, and service line team members.

Requirements

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• Capable of communication/comprehending English language.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One year’s medical experience preferred
• ORA training background preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in the transport of patients, supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.
• Identifies flow of daily schedule to anticipate needs of assigned OR suite.
• Maintains flow of patient care through identification and delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of sterile techniques utilized in the preparation and completion of surgical procedures.
• Maintains orderly and clean environment through daily cleaning and restocking.
• Promotes a clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazard items.
• Demonstrates cost effective awareness and practices efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees