SRC OR ASSISTANT I

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

The SRC OR Assistant I supports patient care activities under the general direction of the Patient or Clinical Service Manager and in cooperation with the patient care team. The role provides customer relations, environmental, patient care, and supply support, anticipating operative schedule needs by preparing cases, maintaining and stocking core areas, and transporting patients for surgery. Specific tasks may change with the daily needs of patients and the team.

The position requires a strong commitment to customer service and patient- and family-centered care, including participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. The assistant is expected to create a positive first impression for patients, families, physicians, staff, and support personnel; follow the YNHH service excellence pledge; and contribute to a positive work environment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Within 60 days of hire, gain knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Within 60 days of hire, become proficient at locating equipment, instruments, and supplies for gathering or returning them.
• Within 60 days of hire, demonstrate competency in transporting patients and handling medical gas cylinders.
• Within 60 days of hire, become proficient in selecting instruments and supplies based on physician preference codes.
• Within 60 days of hire, become proficient at identifying sterile supplies and equipment from unsterile items.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Physical and emotional stamina.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to act proactively.
• Friendly and cooperative attitude with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the operative schedule under the direction of the Holding Area RN.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care and transport patients throughout the hospital as needed.
• Perform cleaning tasks to maintain sanitary operating room conditions, including preparing cleaning equipment and supplies at the beginning of each shift.
• Maintain, clean, inventory, and control medical-surgical equipment; maintain equipment par levels in OBS and locate and return equipment missing from the operating room.
• Maintain supply inventories and provide essential errands for the operating room; inventory and stock areas according to established par levels with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain competency in assigned responsibilities and participate in unit activities that promote a cohesive team.
• Complete required online mandatory continuing education and ensure the annual PPD is current.

What This Job Offers

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