Operating Room Assistant - Kings Hwy

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant provides technical support services and assists with patient care as a member of the surgical team. The role transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and assists with patient care and room turnover. The position requires performing direct and indirect patient care duties, maintaining clean and safe patient-care and surgical support areas, and adapting to changing departmental needs and the needs of different patient populations. The employee must maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials, and remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

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 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 services as a member of the surgical team.
Assist with the delivery of patient care.
Transport patients, run errands, and relay messages.
Assist with patient care and room turnover.
Perform indirect patient care duties.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in patient-care and surgical support areas.
Perform direct patient care duties.
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 specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Comply with the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and promptly report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.