Operating Room Assistant - Days

Stanford Health Care•Palo Alto, CA

35d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in receiving, caring for and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. Other duties include: cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and providing supplies and equipment as needed. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s). Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities. Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations and staff meetings. Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner. Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department. Disposes of trash and linen per the hospital protocol. Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area. Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians, patients and their families. May perform patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include: shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating and repositioning patients. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol. Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues. Participates on unit, department or hospital committees as requested. Performs housekeeping/stocking duties in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritizes work using available resources. Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter-or intradepartmental problems. Responds to, documents and distributes items as requested in a timely manner. Responsible for self assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position. Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures. Transports/receives patients, equipment, supplies, blood products and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedure. Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross trains to select anesthesia technician role functions (LPCH only).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
None required
Ability to be flexible in assignment and able to work different shifts if required
Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations
Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Is productive in workflow, skills and organization
Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues
Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department’s policies and procedures
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region
Knowledge of protocols for patient records
Knowledge of role in emergency response
BLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities.
Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations and staff meetings.
Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner.
Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department.
Disposes of trash and linen per the hospital protocol.
Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians, patients and their families.
May perform patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures.
May receive instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol.
Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues.
Participates on unit, department or hospital committees as requested.
Performs housekeeping/stocking duties in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
Prioritizes work using available resources.
Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter-or intradepartmental problems.
Responds to, documents and distributes items as requested in a timely manner.
Responsible for self assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position.
Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures.
Transports/receives patients, equipment, supplies, blood products and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedure.
Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross trains to select anesthesia technician role functions (LPCH only).