OR Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Arlington, NY

2d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. The Spire network spans the Northeast and is continuing to grow.

Requirements

High school or GED equivalent required
General medical practice knowledge
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to multitask in a busy work environment
Knowledge of medical terminology
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Provides hands-on care to patients in PACU under the direction of the RN in PACU and Pre-Op as needed
Perform routine tasks under the supervision of the RN
Take vital signs; temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure as needed once competency is completed and verified by RN and report all readings to the RN
Answer patient calls for help and determine if additional help is needed
Observe patients’ physical, mental and emotional conditions. Report any abnormal changes or patterns in each patient to RN promptly
Assist with providing patient nourishment with RN direction post-operatively
Check patients’ glucose as directed by RN once competency is completed and verified by RN
Clean and make beds and chairs after each patient use and perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
Assis with bed flow to pre-op as needed.
Accompany patients to their cars upon discharge to ensure safe discharge is completed
Clean and turn over patient bays after discharge, including all monitors and equipment used
Help prepare patient “packs” for closet and beds
Store and move supplies, including the distribution of linen to all departments, and order supplies as needed
Restock patient supplies in each patient bay on a daily basis
Follow proper procedures for lifting and moving patients. Assist in transport of patients and their families between departments
Perform monthly duties such as terminal cleans for bays and for stretchers; maintain documentation in logs as appropriate
Observe all surgical regulations while in restricted area
Maintain effective communication with team members at all times and ask for help or clarification of task if needed
Assist in Medical Records as needed. Clerical duties such as surgical chart preparation, final chart order, filing, copying, and scanning may be necessary
Maintain annual health assessments and requirements of ASC
Follows all HIPAA regulations as instructed
Follows policies and procedures
Performs other duties/projects as assigned