Operating Room Assistant (ORA) (Full-Time)

OrthoNebraska • Omaha, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Assistant (ORA) performs a variety of activities that provide support for the nursing staff within Surgical Services under the supervision of the Lead Nurse and professional nursing staff. The ORA participates as a member of the multidisciplinary surgical team to assist with operating room set-up, intraoperative patient care including retractor holding, and room turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling time in accordance with the Standards of Care at OrthoNebraska.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of employment.
• 1+ year of clinical experience in accredited hospital with OR experience preferred.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Uses communication skills to achieve the desired outcomes and is perceived as satisfying and acceptable by those involved promoting teamwork.
• Promotes the team concept by demonstrating commitment and involvement among co-workers and other members of the health care professionals.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique when working in or around sterile field.
• Assists circulating nurse with transporting and proper positioning of patients in the operating room.
• Obtains/transports supplies, specimens, blood and lab work as directed by the circulator during surgical procedures.
• Assists circulator with preparation of surgical site.
• Performs between-case clean-up in operating room.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies to support daily operations in the surgical suites.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others.
• Maintains a functional, safe and clean environment in the operating room.
• Support quality and cost-effective care.
• Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment.
• Enhances personal and professional development.
• Maintains anesthesia supply stock in anesthesia carts.
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated.

What This Job Offers

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