OR Circulator - Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

About the role

Responsibilities

• Prepares the surgery suites by gathering, organizing and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
• Monitors inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate individuals when supplies are needed
• Operates medical equipment and performs technical skills according to set policies and standards of care; seeks timely assistance as appropriate
• Restocks surgery suites with appropriate supplies when procedures have ended for the day
• Collaborates with members of the surgical and clinical team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and care
• Records patient intraoperative information accurately and concisely on each patient’s medical chart
• Ensures the operating rooms and are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times
• Follows established HIPPA policies and procedures at all times
• Assumes accountability and responsibility for attendance and timely completion of mandatory training programs, unit specific requirements (i.e. BLS) and unit meetings

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 1 year of related experience
• Medical Assistant Certification or Registration depending on state (some states require RN)
• Holds and maintains a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various audiences
• Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations
• Ability to synthesize patient data and implement an action plan appropriate
• Excellent manual dexterity