Operating Room Attendant - FT Days - OP Surgery

LCMC Health•Marrero, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the operating room team, your top priority as an Operating Room Attendant is a safe and comfortable surgical experience for every patient. This involves ensuring all transport equipment is available, sterile, and in working order. You will assist in the transportation of patients to and from surgery, working alongside physicians, families, visitors, peers, and other departments. The role requires someone who thrives on helping others, focuses on details, and is highly organized. You should be ready, willing, and able, with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on any task.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
2 years of experience in lieu of diploma
American Heart Association BLS certification
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations with a reasonable degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Certified Medical Assistant – American Association of Medical Assistants
Certified Nurse Assistant – Louisiana State Department of Health
Certified Patient Care Technician/Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant - National Health Careers Association

Responsibilities

Assist in the transporting of patients to and from surgery.
Ensure all movable equipment is safely stored.
Remove supplies from hallways and store them in respective spaces.
Report nonfunctional or broken equipment to management.
Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels.
Identify specific patients accurately and ready patients for transport to surgery.
Use appropriate cleaning solutions after each use of equipment.
Assist the operating team with turnover between cases.
Interact with patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional and courteous environment.
Attend all required safety training programs and maintain responsibilities related to general safety, department or service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Perform duties using standard precautions and OSHA guidelines.