OR Assistant - SF1

Mass General Brigham • Jamaica Plain, MA

1d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The OR Assistant is an integral part of the Surgical Team in providing an optimal environment for surgical patients. The OR Assistant performs duties in support of nursing care and contributes to efficient care and room turnover. The OR Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Lead who reports to the OR Clinical Leader and the Nursing Director. The OR Assistant will also engage in the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Guest Relations Promotes a philosophy of patient/family centered care through cordial interactions with patients, family and hospital personnel. Demonstrates an understanding of hospital procedures and systems, location of all departments, treatment areas and other patient services. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Must be able to read, and understand English for purpose of communication and carrying out written assignments.
• Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety standards and hazards in OR suites; knowledge of protocols for caring for patients on isolation.
• Must have knowledge of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members.
• Flexibility to respond to needs of dynamic OR schedule.
• Must be continually alert and attentive to the progress of the OR schedule to meet tight timeline of following cases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience : Hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team pre-, intra, and post-operatively by performing activities to promote an efficient delivery of care.
• Anticipates the needs of the OR next day schedule by evaluating the schedule with the evening nurse, making necessary adjustments, and planning to provide the necessary equipment. Prepares the OR suites for the daily schedule by setting up required equipment in a “ready to use” manner. This room setup should be complete, or missing equipment will be communicated to the morning team for completion.
• Meets all the needs of the surgical team relative to performing activities that support and promote quality nursing care for the surgical patient. Contributes to effective room turnover. Anticipates equipment needs of OR procedures Anticipates the end of the surgical case Listens and responds to pages promptly. Transports patients Transports specimens/cultures to the appropriate lab in a safe and efficient manner. Anticipates need to “Hold for Prep”
• Cleans ORs between cases properly and quickly and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Anticipates procedure completion in advance and has supplies ready for immediate cleaning. Is readily available. Responds in a timely manner. Gathers, transports, and properly disposes of trash, soiled linen, and contaminated materials, per policy. Adheres to cleaning processes related to special situations (precautions) such as C-Diff, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Cleans bags, dates, and initials equipment as it is removed from the OR suite. Consistently anticipates case equipment needs and has them readily available for the next case.
• Follows procedures for safe transportation of patients. Properly identifies patients by name and birth date as per policy Completes transportation in a timely manner. Seeks appropriate help and equipment for complex transports. Practices proper techniques for transferring patients on precautions
• Assists in transferring patients to and from the operating room table/stretcher by using good body mechanics and ergonomic equipment. Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer, bedrails raised, Cleans stretchers between patient transfers as necessary. Participates in positioning the patient under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon and/or anesthesiologist and/or RN circulator to ensure adequate surgical area exposure and proper body alignment.
• Maintains the scrub sink areas in a neat manner with a supply of brushes and scrub solutions available at all times. Consistently conducts inventory and stocking of sani-wipes and supplies in designated areas. Restock warmers with sheets, blankets, gowns, pillow cases and irrigation solutions Ensures that oxygen tanks are readily available on stretchers. Manage storage of O² and CO² and Nitrogen Tanks Maintains cleanliness and neatness of all carts and storage areas, utilizing the appropriate cleaning solutions. Clean and prepare stretchers for the holding area as needed. Keep all areas cleaned and free of trash and debris Communicate all equipment problems to the Clinical Leader or Nursing Director. Maintain a clear passageway in front of electrical/gas access panels Participate in all duties assigned.
• Participates in in-services and demonstrates competencies as required by Perioperative Services.

What This Job Offers

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