OR Orderly-Highlands

Perioperative Assistant

Provides general non-technical assistance to the perioperative staff. Responsible for transporting patients to the OR and back to the nursing units, pulling supplies / cases for surgeries, maintaining supplies in the operating room.

Responsibilities

Maintains the area, equipment, and level of supplies.

Performs a variety of assisting and servicing activities, both with the patients and to help maintain the area.

Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, staff, visitors, and others as part of the organization's commitment to quality services.

Works effectively as part of the healthcare team to facilitate the unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his / her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

Follows the hospital exposure control plans / bloodborne and airborne pathogens.

Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the patient as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department / unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's / unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Graduate from high school preferred

Minimum Work Experience Former experience as orderly or surgery experience preferred.

Required Licenses / Certifications BLS required

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively Must show initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people Well groomed in appearance Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team