Job Summary

Monitors and cleans all Operating Room equipment, transports patients, assists in OR cleaning, transports blood and trays, and serves in other departmental functions as required.

Minimum Job Requirements

• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, monitoring, and returning equipment to storage. Sanitizes medical equipment as per NCHS policies and manufacturer recommendations.
• Using infection control policies, inspects, cleans, and ensures all equipment is functional and available as needed.
• Collects, records, organizes, and processes data information following established department policies and procedures on safety.
• Monitors medical equipment inventory levels; medical equipment is properly stored and rotated.
• Maintains the equipment room for cleanliness and order. Assists with cleaning in the Operating Room.
• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, and equipment per the Infection Control Policy.
• Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash, and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Performs indirect patient care, assists with lifting and positioning of the patient, and holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
• Assists in the transport of patients from one patient care area to another.
• Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner.
• Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for specimen handling and blood products.
• Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
• Ensure proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers using effective oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests.
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients

(EOE DFW)

11/17/20