OR Attendant I FT I M-F 730am - 4pm I LeBonheur

About the Role

Responsible for cleaning operating rooms, transporting patients to and from Operating Room Services, and transporting needed items to and from various departments in the hospital. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures.
• Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment.
• Transports pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients (both inpatients and outpatients) to and from surgical suites, Pre-op Holding, EPOH, and CVICU areas.
• Transports requested items such as blood, x-rays, pharmacy items, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely, accurate manner.
• Participates in CIP, Quality Improvement, and evaluation activities; implements measures to ensure hospital, DNV, and other quality standards are met.
• Maintains principles of aseptic technique according to hospital policy, procedure, and AORN standards.
• Maintains and stores equipment in a clean and safe condition.
• Stocks and maintains proper par levels of supplies such as blankets and brushes in the assigned surgical unit.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors.
• Performs other job functions as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• Experience with neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients/customers (Preferred).
• HEARTSAVER certification from the American Heart Association (Required).

Skills

• Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and effectively communicate in English with minimal mental application performing repetitive tasks and duties.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks.

Physical Demands

• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Heavy work: exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required to perform activities and observe facilities or structures.