Operating Room Attendant I

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

The Operating Room Attendant I prepares patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nursing team. The role assists with patient preparation and transport, transfers patients as needed, and serves as a porter between departments to deliver medical supplies, information, specimens, and products in a timely manner. The attendant provides safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care while following organizational policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical preparation of patients and the physical environment prior to surgery, according to the age and needs of the patient population served.
• Transport and transfer patients as necessary.
• Serve as a porter between departments, ensuring medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion.
• Provide safe patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department-based goals that contribute to organizational success and serve as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Create compassionate and personalized experiences for community members and model Memorial Hermann’s service standards with patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed