Operating Room Assistant I - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, PRN
About The Position
The Operating Room Assistant I is responsible for performing terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy. This role assists with patient positioning and prepping, and safely transfers and transports patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post operatively. The assistant also cleans equipment and returns it to proper storage, maintains stock in dressing areas and scrub sink areas, and performs general housekeeping duties. Additionally, the role requires proficiency in setting up special tables and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire.
- Must have the use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use his/her hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the manipulation of equipment and in the case of the surgery patient.
- Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty (20) feet is necessary, depth perception and distinguish basic colors.
- Requires communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and hospital staff.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 51 pounds in handling patients and medical equipment/supplies.
Responsibilities
- Performs terminal room sterilization in accordance with OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policy.
- Assists with positioning and prepping of patients.
- Safely transfers and transports patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post operatively.
- Cleans equipment and returns it to proper storage area.
- Maintains male and female dressing area, holding area, and scrub sink area stock.
- Performs general housekeeping duties daily.
- Proficient in setting up special tables and equipment.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
