FT Operating Room Aide

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Livermore, CA

9d•$27 - $34

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Operating Room Aide performs non-nursing tasks in the surgical unit. The role supports operating room readiness, patient transport and positioning, room turnover, equipment and supply organization, and specimen delivery. The employee performs duties in accordance with hospital policies, infection-control guidelines, and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Detail-oriented.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing environments as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including pushing and pulling heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of safety, quality, and Joint Commission standards as they relate to the department.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience or applicable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure linen is adequately stocked in warmers daily.
Maintain and record temperature logs in accordance with department processes and policies.
Prepare gurneys and beds as needed for operating rooms.
Organize the equipment room.
Deliver specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Assist with cleaning operating rooms after each case in accordance with infection-control guidelines.
Assist with intra-operative patient positioning.
Maintain adequate personal protective equipment stock at operating room entrances and throughout the unit.
Gather and put away equipment and supplies as needed.
Safely transport patients to and from the surgical suite as requested.
May assist with picking cases and assembling case carts for future cases.
Proactively assist with operating room turnover, including managing equipment and supporting room turnover to help ensure the department runs smoothly.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards.