Operating Room Assistant - St. Mary

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant provides technical support and assists with patient care as a member of the surgical team. The role includes transporting patients, running errands, relaying messages, assisting with patient care, and supporting room turnover. The position performs direct and indirect patient care duties, maintains clean and safe patient-care and surgical support areas, and adapts to changing departmental needs and the needs of individual patients. The employee must maintain required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials, and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This position is based in a healthcare environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, as well as potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The role requires very heavy physical work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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, with 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 and assist with patient care as a member of the surgical team.
Transport patients, run errands, and relay messages.
Assist with patient care and room turnover.
Perform direct and indirect patient care duties.
Maintain a clean and safe environment in patient-care and surgical support areas.
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 permission, 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, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct and concerns related to safety, privacy, or compliance.