OR Assistant

Spire Orthopedic Partners • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

The OR Assistant provides hands-on patient care in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and assists in Pre-Op as needed, working under the direction of an RN. The role also supports patient flow, department cleanliness and supply readiness, patient transport, and medical-records and clerical tasks. The position follows surgical regulations in restricted areas, maintains required health assessments, and communicates with team members to support safe patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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.
• Follow HIPAA regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to PACU patients under the direction of the PACU RN and assist in Pre-Op as needed.
• Perform routine tasks under RN supervision.
• Take and report patients’ vital signs after competency has been completed and verified by an RN.
• Respond to patient calls for help and determine whether additional assistance is needed.
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and promptly report abnormal changes or patterns to an RN.
• Assist with providing post-operative nourishment as directed by an RN.
• Check patients’ glucose as directed by an RN after competency has been completed and verified.
• Clean and make beds and chairs after patient use and perform light housekeeping as needed.
• Assist with patient flow to Pre-Op as needed.
• Accompany discharged patients to their cars to help ensure safe discharge.
• Clean and turn over patient bays after discharge, including monitors and other equipment used.
• Prepare patient packs for closets and beds.
• Store and move supplies, distribute linen to departments, and order supplies as needed.
• Restock patient supplies in each bay daily.
• Follow proper procedures for lifting and moving patients and assist with transporting patients and their families between departments.
• Perform monthly terminal cleans of bays and stretchers and maintain appropriate log documentation.
• Observe surgical regulations while in restricted areas.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and seek help or clarification when needed.
• Assist in Medical Records as needed, including surgical chart preparation, final chart ordering, filing, copying, and scanning.
• Maintain annual health assessments and other requirements of the ambulatory surgery center.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and policies and procedures; perform other assigned duties and projects.

Benefits

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic environment.
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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