Operating Room Attendant - Full Time

Riverside Hospital • Newport News, VA

3d

About The Position

The Operating Room Attendant safely and efficiently transports patients, stocks supplies, assists with room turnover, and obtains equipment and positioning aids for the surgical team. The attendant is an integral member of the team and assists with transporting specimens, blood, and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is preferred.
• Weekend shifts are required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supplies are stocked in all coves and operating rooms.
• Assist with room turnover, including trash removal, patient transport, regulated-waste disposal, wiping surfaces with appropriate cleaner, mopping, dusting, replacing linen, and moving unneeded equipment.
• Obtain requested supplies, specimens, and blood products, following the appropriate procedures for transporting supplies.
• Collaborate and consult effectively with the charge nurse and other members of the surgical and operating room teams.
• Support onboarding of new employees, students, and coworkers to enhance retention and reduce staff turnover.
• Maintain working knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals, including patient identifiers and HIPAA.
• Transport patients safely using infection-control policies, proper body mechanics, and patient identifiers.
• Support departmental productivity by volunteering for and recommending creative changes, including flexing and shift changes to meet departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

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