OR Attendant - Operating Room - 40hr

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

58d

About The Position

Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team. The Operating Room (OR) Attendant supports professional staff in caring for the surgical patient. This support is met through the cleaning of the operating room suites between surgical procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of Environmental Services and/or Operating Room experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30-days of hire.

Responsibilities

Cleans Operating Rooms after each case and other areas as needed
Cleans Operating Rooms with special technique after infectious case.
Cleans pails and mops according to procedure.
Cleans furniture and equipment after each case and prepares room for next case.
Cleans stretchers/cribs after use and locates the appropriate transport outside of procedure rooms.
Assists with lifting, moving, and positioning patients
Transports and maintains a record of specimens sent to the laboratory for analysis
Transports blood product per policy.
Processes equipment through cleaning and storing
Checks and reports defective instruments and equipment.
Reorders and restocks supplies in proper areas when delivered
May order and maintain stock supplies of linens, solutions, sets, sutures, needles, pharmacy supplies, etc.
Maintains stationery and supply scrub areas.
Fills soap dispensers and maintains supply of scrub brushes and masks as needed.
Stocks linen supplies in the Operating Rooms and lounges.
Cleans all cabinets in the work room areas.
Sets up and cleans cast cart and assists with procedures
Goes on errands to other departments as needed
Performs other job-related duties as assigned