O.R. Assistant

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to help maintain sterile and orderly OR environments, clean biohazard waste according to policy, handle linen distribution, and assist with transporting and positioning patients as needed.

You will work under the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, follow Universal Protocol, and support the surgical team with timely turnovers, terminal cleaning, and adherence to infection control standards; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Healthcare setting experience preferred
• Ability to follow infection control standards and Universal Protocol

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the operating rooms
• Clean and dust vents and high surfaces
• Disinfect floors, walls, and surfaces per schedule
• Handle biohazard and regular trash properly
• Assist with patient positioning when directed
• Support turnovers and room setup for next case
• Transport supplies and specimens as needed
• Assist with safe patient transports and comfort

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for following hospital regulationspolicies regarding cleaning biohazard waste disposal linen distribution restocking and communication with ancillary departments as needed This individual may also be called to assist in an OR suite with limited patient care ie assisting with moving transporting or aiding the RN Circulator with limited patient contact SUPERVISION Reports directly to Nurse Manager andor Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Maintaining cleanliness of the operating rooms


• Demonstrates ability to clean and damp dust vents and high surface areas


• Appropriately utilizes the Universal Protocol as directed


• Cleans and disinfects floors walls and horizontal surfaces according to assigned schedule and infection control standards


• Soiled linen is collected in closed bags and transported to laundry receptacle


• Assists with proper positioning of patients when directed to do so


• Performs duties such as Dusting surface disinfection mopping sweeping and buffing


• Demonstrates knowledge of handling both regular and Biohazard trash and containers


• Turnovers are timely while maintaining attention to detail by having proper room set up including suction canisters


• Terminal cleaning


• Safe transports patients with concern for patient comfort and safety


• Handles specimens competently and in a timely manner anticipating the needs of the surgical team according to the daily schedule


• Competently performs unit specific procedures


• The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job


• The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High School DiplomaGED

Physical Demands

Work Environment Uses time efficiently Must be detail oriented and follow through with tasks assigned Uses floor scrubber and cleaning solutions as per training Position regularly works with various cleaning chemicals Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time bending stooping pushing pulling and lifting The work environment may be physically confining Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds heart sounds and bowel sounds Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Experience

Memorial is more than a slogan its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members As a nationally certified Great Place to Work at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well being and professional growth of our employees Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued your growth is nurtured and your success is celebrated Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System Great Place To Work