Operating Room Attendant I

Memorial Hermann Health System

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Position responsible for preparing patients and the environment prior to surgery for the medical and nursing team. Prior OR Attendant experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 11:00pm with on-call.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read and write English
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Prior OR Attendant experience

Responsibilities

• Assists with physical preparation of patient and physical environment prior to surgery according to the age/needs of the patient/population served; transports and transfers patients as necessary.
• Functions as a porter between departments ensuring required medical supplies, information, specimens, and products are delivered in a timely fashion
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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