Operating Room Assistant - ASC - Full Time

Job Summary

Supports safe patient care delivery by performing duties at the direction of licensed staff and supervisors. Supports patient populations from neonate to geriatrics.

Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines. Other duties as assigned by Charge RN and / or ASC leadership.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications :

Educational Requirements : High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience : Other :

Other :

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications :

Preferred Educational Requirements :

Preferred Experience : One (1) year healthcare experience

Other :

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working within multi disciplinary teams

Demonstrates flexibility and positive attitude

Ability to prioritize effectively

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Performs duties as assigned within Perioperative Services. Assist with transporting patients. Demonstrates basic understanding of sterile technique related to assisting with sterile prep procedures.

Assists in positioning of patients under direction of licensed staff. Prepares OR tables, cast equipment, etc. following established procedure.

Readily available to assist patient care teams as needed. Regularly checking with RN in assigned OR's or charge nurse to ensure needed resources are available.

Consistently communicates break / lunch coverage to RN or charge nurse. Writes contact number on whiteboard for each room assigned.

Assists in rapid turnover by thorough mopping of room and removal of soiled instruments, trash and linen according to established AORN standard cleaning procedures.

Reports / labels malfunctioning / broken equipment and removes from service to the appropriate repair area. Thoroughly prepares assigned OR rooms with appropriate equipment for individual patient to promote safe, efficient care.

Performs housekeeping duties according to policies & protocols . Clean equipment and return to storage location after use.

Assists with cleaning of storerooms and keeps equipment clean and organized. Participates in regular cleaning schedule of equipment.

Removes trash and linen from designated areas. Stocks supplies in OR rooms, warmers, scrub sinks, locker rooms.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted : Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

Weight Carried : Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

Vision : Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

Kneeling / Stooping / Bending : Constantly 66-100%

Standing / Walking : Constantly 66-100%

Pushing / Pulling : Constantly 66-100%

Intensity of Work : Constantly 66-100%

Job Requires : Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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