OR Assistant
About The Position
The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do Under general supervision of the RN staff, the OR Assistant provides indirect patient care and assistance during surgery as assigned. Responsible for the efficient turnover of rooms between surgical procedures; including cleaning of OR rooms & equipment, restocking supplies, and transporting/transferring patients. Transports specimens, equipment, and supplies as assigned. Expedites room turn over. The most essential job function is to work as a team member to clean the OR rooms & equipment, and restock the OR rooms between patients, The results will be measured as turnover time between cases This employee will transport/transfer patients in a safe, efficient manner Pick up and transport blood and specimens to and from the laboratory as requested by the nurse May be asked to learn the job functions of the Central Processing Dept. including cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments Able to order supplies and instruments PRN in CPD
Requirements
- High School or GED, preferred
- 1 year of hospital experience, required
- BLS certification, preferred
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Skills
- Maintain Confidentiality
- Reliability
- Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, stooping
- Frequent typing/ clerical/ dexterity, grasping, hearing, seeing/ monitor/ computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking
- Constant fit testing
- Occasional electrical, mechanical, radiation/ radiant energy
- Frequent bodily fluids/ bloodborne exposure
- No travel required
Responsibilities
- Provides indirect patient care and assistance during surgery as assigned.
- Responsible for the efficient turnover of rooms between surgical procedures; including cleaning of OR rooms & equipment, restocking supplies, and transporting/transferring patients.
- Transports specimens, equipment, and supplies as assigned.
- Expedites room turn over.
- Transport/transfer patients in a safe, efficient manner
- Pick up and transport blood and specimens to and from the laboratory as requested by the nurse
- May be asked to learn the job functions of the Central Processing Dept. including cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments
- Able to order supplies and instruments PRN in CPD
Benefits
- Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability protection
- Retirement benefits including an employer match
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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
1,001-5,000 employees
