What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Assistant II - Westwood Main OR position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Description
Are you interested in joining a dynamic, fast-paced environment? The incumbent will perform duties as an Operating Room Assistant to include: patient moving and transport, blood products, specimens, and equipment transport; equipment maintenance, room readiness, restocking supplies, cleaning soiled supplies, storing and distributing anesthesia support materials. Other duties include but are not limited to customer service and departmental efficiencies. The OR Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Clinical Support Manager and Supervisors. Assignments are given according to organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job: Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50lbs. or more, constant (80-90% of the time)
- Dexterity to operate equipment
- Communication skills to take direction or instructions
- Ability to articulate with a diverse and multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of potential exposure to injury of hazardous materials
- Knowledge of disinfectants germicide and sterilant
- Knowledge of infection control, AORN, and AAMI standards related to job functions
- Knowledge of government regulations: JCAHO, OSHA, Waste Management
- Hospital Operating Room experience preferred
University of California is 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, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.