Operating Room Assistant: Irvine Recovery Room/PACU
About The Position
The Operating Room Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the smooth operation of the recovery room/PACU and operating room. Primary functions include patient transport, general cleaning, equipment cleaning, gathering and preparing specialized equipment, specimen transport, room turnover, and performing shave preps. The assistant will also support the team with patient care activities such as positioning and prepping under the direction of an RN, MD, or Tech. Additionally, this role involves preparing for upcoming procedures by setting up trays and supplies, and maintaining inventory for various modalities. This position is key to facilitating patient flow, acting as a central communication point, assisting with patient transfers, and providing patient support while awaiting procedures. For the Operating Room specifically, a room turnover goal of 25 minutes or less is expected, emphasizing efficiency. For the Cath Lab, responsibilities include transporting non-controlled pharmaceuticals, educating lab staff on sanitizing practices, orienting and signing off employees to supply distribution centers, collaborating with technologists to ensure sterile instrument availability, managing supply receipt, distribution, and storage using a LEAN system, and serving as a department resource and product liaison.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Skills and knowledge of equipment related to the surgical/ procedural environment
- 1 year of patient care experience in hospital setting or 6-month experience as Operating Room/CathLab Assistant preferred
- BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- 6-month experience as Operating Room/CathLab Assistant
Responsibilities
- Patient transport
- General cleaning
- Equipment cleaning
- Gathering equipment
- Proper preparation and assembly of highly specialized equipment
- Specimen transport
- Room turnover
- Performing shave preps
- Assist the team with patient-care (positioning and prepping) under direction of RN/ MD/ Tech
- Prepare for the next procedure (set up trays, supplies, etc.)
- Maintain supplies for the modalities
- Facilitate patient flow
- Serve as a central point of communication
- Assist with patient transfers
- Remain with patients while awaiting their procedures as needed
- Room turnover goal is accomplished in 25 minutes or less
- Maximizing efficiency is expected
- Transporting non-controlled pharmaceuticals to lab when ordered
- Educating lab staff regarding proper sanitizing practices and signs off competencies
- Orienting and sign-off of employees to supply distribution centers
- Collaborates with technologists to manage availability of sterile instruments available for use
- Receipt, distribution, and storage of supplies while utilizing technology-based LEAN par management system
- Serves as a department resource and product liaison
Benefits
- Nonprofit regional health care delivery network
- Comprehensive blend of health care services
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind
- Commitment to equal employment opportunity for all employees
- Provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment
- Hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
