Surgical Aide - Operating Room - 6:30am-3:00pm

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Surgical Aide works as an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered. He/she works under the direct supervision of the registered professional nurse, the Pod Leader, and the Operating Room Charge Nurse. The O.R. Surgical Aide is responsible for the transportation of patients to and from the Operating Room and other locations. As needed and directed, he/she assists nursing staff in the rooms with patient care which includes positioning and transfer of anesthetized patients as well as supporting limbs during a surgical skin prep. He/she is also responsible for performing a shave prep of the patient prior to surgery, according to established guidelines, and the delivery of specimens and blood products to and from the Laboratory and Radiology. Other duties include between-case cleaning, the handling of infectious waste, sharps, and maintaining order and cleanliness in the Pods and CSR2 Soiled area. The O.R. Surgical Aide is responsible for maintaining inventory levels of specified stock items in the Operating Room, and the preparation of stretchers and oxygen tanks to see that both are ready and available when needed for patient transport. Prioritization of patient care tasks at hand and communication with health care team members is an important factor in performing the duties of this role.

Requirements

Neat and clean in appearance.
Good physical dexterity.
Able to communicate effectively; verbal and non-verbal communication skills important.
Willingness to initiate communication/conversation with patients and families.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Satisfactory references.
CPR training required.

Responsibilities

Transportation of patients to and from the Operating Room and other locations.
Assisting nursing staff in the rooms with patient care, including positioning and transfer of anesthetized patients and supporting limbs during surgical skin prep.
Performing a shave prep of the patient prior to surgery.
Delivery of specimens and blood products to and from the Laboratory and Radiology.
Between-case cleaning.
Handling of infectious waste and sharps.
Maintaining order and cleanliness in the Pods and CSR2 Soiled area.
Maintaining inventory levels of specified stock items in the Operating Room.
Preparation of stretchers and oxygen tanks for patient transport.
Prioritization of patient care tasks.
Communication with health care team members.