Operating Room Assistant

Operating Room Assistant

Position Summary

The Operating Room Assistant performs patient and non-patient functions under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to transport of patients into and from the Operating Room, assisting with positioning of patient, assisting with the turnover of the OR room by bringing in and removing equipment from the OR rooms, stocking supplies in the OR rooms and maintaining orderliness of supplies and equipment in the OR storage areas, retrieves ordered medications from pharmacy and blood from blood bank, assists in picking cases, reports any equipment in need of repair to the appropriate persons, performs clerical duties and all other duties as assigned

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs tasks listed in job summary according to policy and procedure.
• Integrates patient’s rights into work practice.
• Utilizes current methods of infection control.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit based issues.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Completes competency requirements.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Attends staff meetings as required / requested.
• Utilizes cost containment practices.
• Adheres to all WPHC policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physical.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

High School Diploma / Equivalency

Previous experience in hospital or with patient care preferred

Core Competencies

Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model. Retains composure under stress.

Communicates effectively (written and verbal) in English

Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment

Primary Population Served

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65 years)

All populations

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Salary Range : $36,814.05-$55,210.35

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