Operating Room Assistant_NEB

Job Description

The OR Assistant functions as a member of the Nursing Service Department by performing specified procedures according to hospital policies.

• Assists in positioning and transferring of adolescent/adult/geriatric patients.
• Assists in positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
• Holds extremity(ies) for skin prep.
• Delivers PACU stretchers/patient beds to room upon request from primary/associate nurse.
• Assists in transferring the patients from the OR table to the PACU or patient's bed and assists in transferring patients to PACU when necessary.
• Responsible for prompt cleaning of the room between cases:
• Disposes of soiled linen and replaces with clean laundry bag.
• Disposes of trash and re-lines buckets with plastic liners.
• Mops floor with a clean mop and disinfectant solution (after every case).
• Empties suction canisters in hopper near the decontamination room and discards them in a biohazard trash bag.
• Replaces clean suction canisters and tubing at each suction regulator in the OR.
• Washes and re-makes OR bed and/or stretcher.
• Wipes all surfaces that have been contaminated by blood, body fluid or other contaminants.
• Responsible for checking the OR bed or positioning devices for proper attachments.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all tables and positioning devices and attachments.
• Wipes all positioning equipment and bed attachments prior to putting away.
• Demonstrates initiative to put away extra equipment when not in use.

• Adheres to standard and resistant organism precautions:
• Wears personal protective attire appropriate for task being performed (i.e., gown, goggles, gloves).
• Promptly observes for and attends to blood or body fluid spills.

• Works effectively with other staff as a member of the surgical team:
• Responds to intercom calls in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for prompt room turnover times.
• Complies with on-call responsibilities.
• Responds within 30 minutes when on-call (unless another time frame is established by the Nursing Coordinator).
• Assists staff in the PACU or other Surgical Services unit(s), as necessary

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Heart Saver certification required within 60 days of hire date from American Heart Association or Red Cross

Minimum Experience

• 0-1 year of experience

Other Requirements

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

Pay Range

$20.00 – $26.92