OR Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Stamford, CT

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant, also known as ORA, provide a combination of janitorial and patient care services assisting with the preparation and turnover of daily surgical procedures in conjunction with other members of the surgical team. They also ensure that the operating rooms are cleaned before, during and after surgery. Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. The Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Proficiency and understanding of basic medical terminology
Compiles with the facility's time and attendance policy.
Promotes teamwork between people, departments and services.
Uses effective communication skills to create a culture of collaboration and respect.
Accepts suggestions and feedback from others.
Adheres to the professional standards set forth in the Employee Handbook.
Attention to detail is an important skill to provide a clean environment and may also be responsible for sterilizing medical equipment.
May be exposed to infectious diseases.
Standing/walking for more than half of the day.
Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting.
Sufficient mobility and strength to move throughout department and lift heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Pushing and pulling patient stretchers and wire/metal supply carts.
Heavy lifting or ending associated with the movement or lifting of patients.
May be required to wear personal protective equipment when required.

Nice To Haves

BLS preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room at the beginning of the day by sanitizing all flat surfaces and equipment using special cleaners known as germicides.
Assists the surgical team n positioning patients.
Sweep and mop floors between surgical procedures; more often if necessary.
Assists in transferring patients from the operating room bed to the recovery stretchers and cleans the operating room for the next procedure.
Changing bed sheets between surgical procedures.
Responsible for the management of linen and scrub attire.
Assists the Materials Manager with inventory receiving and controls.
May be asked to assist clinical staff in picking cases for future surgical procedures.