OR Services Aide

Overview

Pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act, applicants who meet certain criteria will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position. Applicants must be enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, legally married to such members, or enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes.

Qualifications

• Necessary Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED Certification
  • Maintain a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • One (1) year experience in an inpatient hospital setting or outpatient surgery center
  • Prior experience with inventory management
• Other Skills and Abilities:
  • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers
  • Able to work independently and be highly organized and efficient
  • Able to follow both oral and written instructions and write legibly
  • Able to accept a flexible schedule to meet unit needs

Responsibilities

• Re-supply and restock materials and equipment for the department of OR services
• Assist in turn-over of OR suites in-between surgical cases
• Assist in materials management which includes inventory (Medline/OR direct), unloading of shipments, and organization of supplies
• Communicate directly with department managers or designees regarding distribution of supplies and establish specifications and needs
• Upon receipt of packages, verify packing slips against purchase orders or requisitions and report any discrepancies to materials management specialists
• Transport/move patients into, through, and out of the Perioperative area under direction of the Lead Clinical Nurse (LCN) or designee
• Ensure proper logging, labeling, and timely transportation of Lab specimens to the Laboratory
• Deliver/retrieve items from other departments within the hospital as directed by the LCN or designee
• Maintain medical gas par levels at all times
• Train environmental services employees as needed
• Ensure proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times while on duty, including but not limited to face mask, gloves, gown, isolation gown, NIOSH-approved N95 filtering facepiece respirator or higher, if available, and eye or face shield
• Complete donning and doffing tasks in a safe and acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the LCN or designee