Operating Room Assistant Full-Time Evenings

POSITION SUMMARY:

To perform job functions within the Operating Room in a manner which promotes the safety and health of the worker, coworkers, patients and visitors to SEMC.
To assist with patient transporting within the Operating Room suite, maintenance of adequately stocked supplies, cleaning, and running errands as required.

Position: Surgical Aide       

Department: Operating Room

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of the OR Manager/circulating/charge nurse assist in transporting patients to and from the Operating Room.  Assists in moving patients on and off the O.R. table at beginning and end of surgery, assists staff as needed with turning, lifting, holding, and positioning of patients.

• Room set-up with basic equipment including Operating Room bed, Bovie /Neptune, Towers, Mayo stand, ring stand, backtable and stools.
• Room turnover by cleaning OR lights, bed table, and all surfaces: cleaning floor per approved process; removing trash and soiled linen and placing in appropriate receptacles, making clean linen: relining trash, linen, and biohazard containers with appropriate liners.
• Assist room staff with equipment needs including but not limited to switching out Operating Room beds and gathering additional case-specific equipment.
• Cleans and assembles the Operating Room after each procedure is complete.  Disposes of linen and rubbish properly.  Keeps stretchers clean, using proper disinfectant, and ready to use at all times. Makes sure stretchers and beds have full O2 tanks.
• Stocking: all warmers completely each morning, linens, fluids, mask and gloves in the sink areas and in room, specimen containers in rooms. We don’t keep masks and gloves in the sink area  Solutions need to be appropriately dated
• Drench Hose Weekly Inspection Form
• Transport/assist with transport of patients from floor to Operating Room when instructed
• Is familiar with and uses aseptic techniques in the cleaning of all equipment and areas of the Operating Room.  Wears proper Operating Room attire as appropriate.
• Attends and participates informal and informal training programs as appropriate or as directed.  Attends and participates in staff and unit meetings as appropriate.
• Attends mandatory review and educational programs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate required
• Some college of advanced-level studies/certification preferred.
• Proven work skills in OR and/or ICU setting preferred
• Ability to read and write in English. Second language of Spanish or Russian very helpful.
• Ability to manage personal interactions productively.
• Learning ability sufficient to add new skills and participate productively with OR team.
• Personal maturity sufficient to teach others and interact with healthcare professionals
• Ability to calculate inventory data.
• Mature ability to assume responsibilities, take initiative, and accomplish tasks without immediate, continuous supervision.
• Work skills appropriate to high-stress environment.
• BLS
• CNA helpful
• Full functionality and successful completion of ORA skill set within 6 month probationary period.

Special Qualifications: (attached separately)

• Weight, vision, physical activity, environmental exposure

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans