OR Aide
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, with over 40,000 colleagues. Hartford Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is one of New England's largest and most respected teaching hospitals, providing advanced care and new treatment options. Since 2017, Hartford Health Care’s Bone & Joint Institute (BJI) has offered coordinated services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries, aiming to be the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care. The institute provides cutting-edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. The organization seeks dedicated, passionate individuals to join a team focused on patient-centered, evidence-based, and innovative musculoskeletal and orthopedic care. The OR Aide will assist in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care during the perioperative period and help maintain the Operating Room environment from a physical and safety perspective. This role reports to the Perioperative Coordinator or OR Clinical Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- CPR training required
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience preferred
- O2 transportation experience preferred
- Knowledge of aseptic technique preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver and retrieve equipment, supplies, documents, x-rays, blood products, etc. needed in providing patient care.
- Ensure that common supplies and storage areas are stocked and readily available to the clinical staff.
- Provide safe and efficient transport of patients, and respond appropriately to emergency situations when transporting by initiating CPR and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Assist nursing personnel in case breakdown and set-up.
- Assist in room turnover, adhering to appropriate techniques, disinfection of floors, OR equipment and furniture.
- Ensure the availability of clean, dust-free and made-up stretchers and beds.
- Keep all corridors, floors, and common areas neat and clean in appearance and free of clutter.
- Assure the timely removal of trash from OR suites and all other areas and adhere to OR and Environmental Services protocols for the use of disinfecting chemicals and in cleaning procedures.
- Within scope of role, assist with patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Benefits
- competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
