What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Assistant position at Southwest Connecticut Surgery Center, LLC?
Operating Room Assistant (ORA)
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND ADMINISTRATOR
SUMMARY
The Operating Room Assistants, also known as ORA, provide a combination of janitorial and patient care services assisting with the preparation and turnover of daily surgical procedures in conjunction with other members of the surgical team. They also ensure that the operating rooms are cleaned before, during and after surgery.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares the operating room at the beginning of the day by sanitizing all flat surfaces and equipment using special cleaners known as germicides
- Assists the surgical team in positioning patients
- Sweep and mop floors between surgical procedures; more often if necessary
- Assists in transferring patients from the operating room bed to the recovery stretchers and cleans the operating room for the next procedure
- Changing bed sheets in between surgical procedures
- Responsible for the management of linen and scrub attire
- Assist the Materials Manager with inventory receiving and controls
- May be asked to assist clinical staff in picking cases for future surgical procedures
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Proficiency and understanding of basic medical terminology
- BLS preferred
ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Complies with the facility’s time and attendance policy.
- Promotes teamwork between people, departments and services.
- Uses effective communication skills to create a culture of collaboration and respect.
- Accepts suggestions and feedback from others.
- Adheres to the professional standards set forth in the Employee Handbook.
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Attention to detail is an important skill to provide a clean environment and may also be responsible for sterilizing medical equipment.
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMAND:
- May be exposed to infectious diseases.
- Standing/walking for more than half of the day.
- Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting and lifting.
- Sufficient mobility and strength to move throughout department and lift heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling patient stretchers and wire/ metal supply carts.
- Heavy lifting or bending associated with the movement or lifting of patients
- May be required to wear personal protection equipment
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Med Surg: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18