Operating Room Assistant

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Provides technical support services and assists with patient care as a member of the surgical team. Responsibilities include transporting patients, running errands, relaying messages, assisting with patient care, and supporting room turnover. The role also maintains clean and safe patient-care and surgical-support areas, adapts to changing department needs and patient populations, and follows applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience functioning calmly under pressure and working with little supervision, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Six months of patient-care experience and operating-room experience are preferred. The job involves working in patient-care areas and routinely requires exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. It is classified as very heavy work, involving exertion of more than 100 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience functioning calmly in pressure situations.
Experience working with little supervision.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Six months of patient-care experience.
Operating-room experience.

Responsibilities

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