Operating Room Assistant - Ashley River Tower
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Assistant assists with direct patient care and tasks required for daily unit functions. The job summary describes the Patient Care Technician (PCT) as reporting to the Nurse Manager and, under a Registered Nurse’s direct supervision, performing multi-skilled activities to support decentralized, patient-centered care and achieve desired outcomes. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with minimal holiday coverage. Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter.
Requirements
- ORA I: High school diploma or equivalent.
- ORA II: High school diploma or GED and one of the following: an associate or bachelor's degree; at least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE ORA position at MUSC CHS; one year of patient care experience in a healthcare facility; active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field; or Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certification from an accredited institution.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained. Accepted credentials include American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
- Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
- For selected positions, ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function and qualify physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing direct patient care under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel.
- Perform tasks required for daily unit functions.
- Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform multi-skilled activities that support a decentralized, patient-centered approach to care and desired outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
