Operating Room Assistant- Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital- Full Time

ProHealth Care • Oconomowoc, WI

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About The Position

As an Operating Room Assistant, you will function as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a Registered Peri-Operative Nurse. You will assist with general department cleaning, case cart preparation, running errands, transporting patients, and room turnover.

Surgical Services takes a collaborative approach to treating patients’ injuries and illnesses. Its clinical and ancillary support teams provide clinical assistance while maintaining high-quality care and patient safety. The department encompasses Orthopedics, General & Vascular, Gynecology, Podiatry, Urology, and Ophthalmology procedures. The Day Surgery department provides care before and after surgery, heart catheterization, radiology, and GI procedures. Most patients are discharged on the day of their procedure, while some are admitted to critical or acute care units.

ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial is certified by The Joint Commission as a Joint Replacement Center of Excellence and offers MAKOplasty® and Anterior Hip Arthroplasty procedures. The department strives to become a surgical center of excellence, providing exceptional, individualized care and outstanding service and outcomes for the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) card through the American Heart Association, or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous operating room support staff experience, or training as a nursing assistant or in another patient-contact role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general department cleaning.
• Prepare case carts.
• Run errands.
• Assist with transporting patients.
• Assist with room turnover.
• Function as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a Registered Peri-Operative Nurse.

What This Job Offers

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