OR Assistant
Samaritan Health Services · Corvallis, OR · 2 days ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Experience/Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
- Central Services National Certification preferred.
- Previous hospital experience in a similar position preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of sterile instrument processing and basic operating room practice.
- Basic knowledge of sterile technique.
- Ability to process and sterilize instruments and anesthesia equipment.
- Basic knowledge of use of sterilization equipment.
- Basic knowledge of instruments and surgery supplies.
- Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Physical Demands
- Rarely (1 - 10% of the time): WALK - Incline Climb - Stairs Climb - Ladder Pull (20-40 pounds force)
- Frequently (34 - 66% of the time): Sit Carry 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds Carry 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds Enter & Exit Vehicle/Machinery Pull (60 or more pounds force) Lift (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs Lift (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs Lift (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs Carry 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds Carry 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds Squat Repetitive Kneel (on knees) Crawl (hands & knees) Rotate Trunk Sitting Manual Dexterity Hands/wrists Rotate Trunk Standing Reach - Upward Finger Dexterity Pinch Fingers Stand Walk - Level Surface Lift (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs Carry 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds Carry 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds Bend Forward at waist Reach - Forward Grasp Hand/Fist Push (0-20 pounds force) Push (20-40 pounds force) Push (40-60 pounds force) Push (60 or more pounds force)