Operating Room Assistant- Atrium Health Charlotte Operating Room FT

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

2d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing some direct patient care as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse. Responsible for some housekeeping duties and acts in a supportive role for other staff members.

Requirements

• 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.
• The position requires frequent long, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, walking on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Works inside with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
• Handling equipment and monitoring supplies.
• Requires communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Strenuous physical effort will required in order to walk, stretch, bend, climb stairs, twist, squat or kneel to move and position the anesthetized patient by lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 51 pounds in handling patients and medical equipment/supplies.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED