SRC O.R Assistant I

Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the Holding Area R.N., anticipates the needs of the Operative Schedule.
2. Provides physical assistance to nursing staff performing patient care and transports patients throughout the hospital as needed.
3. Performs cleaning tasks and responsibilities to ensure the sanitary condition of the O.R.
4. Sets up cleaning equipment and readiness for use with necessary supplies at the beginning of each shift.
5. Maintains par levels of all medical-surgical equipment in OBS.
6. Limits equipment which is missing from the O.R.
7. Maintains supply inventory in all areas and provides essential errand services for the O.R.
8. Inventories and stocks all areas according to established par levels with 100% accuracy.
9. Maintains competency in areas of responsibility and participates in Unit activities that promote a cohesive team.
10. Completes online mandatory continuing education classes as required.
11. Ensures annual PPD is current.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• This is the entry level for O.R. Assistant II during the one year orientation.
• Within 60 days of hire into the position must:
• Gain knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Be proficient in location of equipment, instruments and supplies for ability to gather or return these items.
• Have competency in transporting patients and handling medical gas cylinders.
• Be proficient in selecting proper instruments and supplies based upon physician preference codes.
• Be proficient in identifying sterile supplies and equipment from unsterile.

Special Skills

• Heavy lifting ability.
• Physical/emotional stamina.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior proven organizational skills and ability to act proactively in performing job responsibilities.
• Friendly and cooperative attitude with patients and team members.