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In the OR, timeliness, cleanliness and orderliness are essential. If you see yourself as someone who can ensure all of these as an OR assistant, this may be an ideal position for you. Here, you will realize your potential while helping to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life better for others.
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center is the South metro area’s full-service medical center, with the friendly feel of a community hospital and the skill and services of a much larger medical center. Among our specialties: stroke, chest pain, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer care, orthopedic and total joint surgery and a birth center and breast health center.
HOUSEKEEPING FUNCTIONS:
Promptly responds to room turnover requests.
Assists in the turnover of the operating room for surgery, including obtaining supplies and equipment, and returning equipment and unused supplies at conclusion of the procedure.
Surface disinfection of specialty OR equipment, including robot, microscopes, etc.
Assists in obtaining and stocking equipment for subsequent cases.
Assists with transport and breakdown of case cart to decontamination as needed.
SUPPLY INVENTORY FUNCTIONS:
Checks and re-stocks the following areas to maintain adequate inventory levels: core areas, distribution cart, general department inventory, and air tanks.
GENERAL/MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS:
Assists with patient transport, transfer and positioning as needed within the OR.
Performs or assists with surgical site preparation as requested, including pre-operative shave preps.
Assists room personnel with patient preparations and positioning as needed (e.g., holding limbs).
Maintains clear and uncluttered hallways.
Responds to room requests and special needs.
Transports equipment, blood, specimens, lab draws and other items to and from the OR to other hospital departments.
May transport patients and retrieve beds and stretchers as needed within the perioperative areas.
Completes assigned duties checklist and provides report to lead or relief personnel.
Demonstrates accepted aseptic practices in the performance of all job duties.
Adheres to all Legacy and departmental policies and procedures.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
One year previous medical experience in an acute care setting preferred. This could include experience as a Surgical Services Aide, OR Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, central sterile tech, or other medical experience.
Skills:
Must have the ability to give and receive verbal and written instructions in English and perform basic computations. Medical terminology desirable.
Must be able to work well with other team members.
Must be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
Must be able to quickly perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Must be willing and able to work alternate shifts (including weekends) and overtime to meet the demands and needs of patient care and the department.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
CNA or other clinical/surgical certification preferred.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$42k-52k (estimate)
02/09/2023
04/12/2025
legacyhealth.org
PORTLAND, OR
7,500 - 15,000
1989
MARY ANN WATSON
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
OUR LEGACY IS YOURS At Legacy Health, our legacy is all about doing what's right for our employees, our patients, our communities and our world. That means helping people get healthy, and staying that way. Encouraging medical professionals to set a higher standard. Tending to the little things that help patients heal. And supporting our staff in doing whatever it takes to meet the needs of those we serve. But it's not just what we do, it's why we do it. At Legacy, our fundamental responsibility is to improve the wellness of everyone we touch, to empower people to live healthier lives, and to ...create a legacy that truly lives on. We strive to be a diverse, culturally competent organization. We strongly encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion to apply. Follow Legacy Health on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OurLegacyHealth Join the Legacy Health Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/legacyhealth/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled (Photo is of Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center - Vancouver, WA)
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