OR Assistant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or Equivalent
• •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
• •Must be able to lift 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• •Must be able to carry 20lbs - 35lbs
• •Must be able to stand frequently (34-66%)
• •Must be able to walk frequently (34-66%)
• •Must be able to sit occasionally (3-33%)
• •Must be able to push occasionally (3-33%)
• •Must be able to pull occasionally (3-33%)
• •Must be able to balance frequently (34-66%)
• •Must be able to stoop occasionally (3-33%)
• •Must be able to kneel occasionally (3-33%)
• •Must be able to crouch occasionally (3-33%)
• •Must be able to reach frequently (34-66%)
• •Must be able to perform gross manipulation (handling) frequently (34-66%)
• •Must be able to perform fine manipulation (fingering) frequently (34-66%)
• •Must be able to feel constantly (67-100%)
• •Must be able to use feet rarely (Less than 2%)
• •Must be able to see far constantly (67-100%)
• •Must be able to see near constantly (67-100%)
• •Must be able to talk constantly (67-100%)
• •Must be able to hear constantly (67-100%)
• •Must be readily available
• •Must respond in a timely manner
• •Must be able to listen and respond to pages promptly
• •Must be able to transport patients
• •Must be able to transport specimens/cultures to the appropriate lab in a safe and efficient manner
• •Must be able to gather, transport, and properly dispose of trash, soiled linen, and contaminated materials, per policy
• •Must be able to clean bags, date, and initial equipment as it is removed from the OR suite
• •Must be able to properly identify patients by name and birth date as per policy
• •Must be able to seek appropriate help and equipment for complex transports
• •Must be able to practice proper techniques for transferring patients on precautions
• •Must be able to assist in transferring patients to and from the operating room table/stretcher by using good body mechanics and ergonomic equipment
• •Must be able to ensure safety and support measures in patient transfer, bedrails raised
• •Must be able to clean stretchers between patient transfers as necessary
• •Must be able to participate 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
• •Must be able to maintain the scrub sink areas in a neat manner with a supply of brushes and scrub solutions available at all times
• •Must be able to consistently conduct inventory and stocking of sani-wipes and supplies in designated areas
• •Must be able to restock warmers with sheets, blankets, gowns, pillow cases and irrigation solutions
• •Must be able to ensure that oxygen tanks are readily available on stretchers
• •Must be able to manage storage of O2 and CO2 and Nitrogen Tanks
• •Must be able to maintain cleanliness and neatness of all carts and storage areas, utilizing the appropriate cleaning solutions
• •Must be able to clean and prepare stretchers for the holding area as needed
• •Must be able to keep all areas cleaned and free of trash and debris
• •Must be able to communicate all equipment problems to the Clinical Leader or Nursing Director
• •Must be able to maintain a clear passageway in front of electrical/gas access panels
• •Must be able to participate in all duties assigned
• •Must be able to participate in in-services and demonstrate competencies as required by Perioperative Services
• •Must be able to anticipate 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
• •Must be able to prepare the OR suites for the daily schedule by setting up required equipment in a ready to use manner
• •Must be able to contribute to effective room turnover
• •Must be able to anticipate equipment needs of OR procedures
• •Must be able to anticipate the end of the surgical case
• •Must be able to anticipate need to Hold for Prep
• •Must be able to clean ORs between cases properly and quickly and in accordance with established policies and procedures
• •Must be able to anticipate procedure completion in advance and have supplies ready for immediate cleaning
• •Must be able to follow procedures for safe transportation of patients
• •Must be able to adhere to cleaning processes related to special situations (precautions) such as C-Diff, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Desired Qualifications

• •Hospital experience