POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for cleaning of OR suites between cases. Stocks and maintains adequate PAR levels of surgical/anesthesia supplies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE: The essential job functions of this position are preceded by an asterisk (*).

1. GENERAL (COMPETENCIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Identifies patient when initial contact for transportation is made.
• Assists RN with surgical prep of patient, including hair removal.
• Assists with the transportation of patients between the patient room, OR suite and PACU.
• Performs room turnover and cleaning procedures according to established hospital and departmental procedures.
• Assists with removal/set-up of basic supplies and equipment. Participates in putting away supplies.
• Understands basic equipment/positioning devices used in the OR.
• Assists in operation of equipment as needed.
• Daily restocks Anesthesia carts.
• Checks/records all temps on fluid warmer, rooms, cryostat, medicine freezer, and Omnicel
• Cleans anesthesia blades and stylets and puts in Steris
• Heart surgeries: sets up Anesthesia lines, supplies & tray, obtains extra Lactated Ringer bags with blood tubing, stocks plasmalyte. Obtains ICU bed, transport monitor, O2 tank and ambu bag for end of case transport.
• Helps set up operating rooms for the next day
• Stocks fluid warmer and canisters on large cart.
• Transports specimens and log book to lab at end of day.
• Uses isolyser in dirty canisters and applies sticker (orange).
• Fills gases on anesthesia machine.

Job Description: Operating Room Attendant

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in an operating room, surgical services department, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of operating room equipment, supplies, and room turnover procedures.
• Experience with patient transportation and basic patient care assistance.
• Understanding of infection prevention practices and sterile environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and ancillary staff