Operating Room Assistant

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This job provides technical support services and assists with patient care as a member of the surgical team. Duties include transporting patients, running errands, relaying messages, assisting with patient care, and supporting room turnover. The role performs direct and indirect patient care duties and helps maintain clean, safe patient-care and surgical support areas. The assistant must maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials; adapt to changes in the department; and adjust interactions to the needs and privacy of each patient. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. This is a very heavy work role with significant physical demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation.
Experience working with little supervision.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with little supervision.
Ability to use good judgment and handle difficult situations.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.
Ability to move throughout the department and facility.

Nice To Haves

Six months of patient care experience.
Operating room experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and assist with patient care as a member of the surgical team.
Transport patients, run errands, and relay messages.
Assist with patient care and room turnover.
Perform direct and indirect patient care duties.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in patient-care and surgical support areas.
Maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.
Adapt to rapid day-to-day changes in the department or unit.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and tailoring communication.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient, employee, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.