Operating Room Aide

North Memorial Medical Center; Robbinsdale (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement match

Paid time off

Adoption reimbursement

Child care discount program

Tuition reimbursement

24/7 fitness center access

Job summary

North Memorial Health is seeking an Operating Room Aide to support turnovers, stocking, and delivery of supplies in the OR. The role enhances patient flow by maintaining readiness and cleanliness for upcoming surgeries, assisting with equipment setup, and handling routine transport tasks.

Successful candidates will have 2+ years in an OR setting, be able to prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working within an operating room setting.
• EVS experience working within an operating room setting preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Stock supplies and inventory management for upcoming cases.
• Disinfect equipment and prepare for the next case.
• Respond to room turnover requests quickly and assist with patient flow.
• Dispose of waste according to bio-hazard and policy procedures.
• Assist with end-of-day terminal cleans and restock supplies.
• Transport specimens and blood products as needed.
• Assist with transporting patients within the OR as required.

Skills

Prioritization

Team communication

Equipment transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Operating Room Aide (ORA) assists with turnovers, stocking, delivery of supplies and equipment, cleaning and maintaining reusable items. The ORA role contributes to the success of surgical operations by enhancing patient flow.

Accountabilities

• Assess department needs and ensures supplies are stocked. Including out of department supplies and anesthesia materials.
• Manage inventory of surgical tools and supplies, restocking supplies for the next case.
• Respond to room turnover requests quickly. Disinfect equipment, remove soiled linens and supplies, empty garbage.
• Complete end of day terminal cleans. Replenish supplies as needed.
• Check O2 tanks and replace as needed.
• Change used anesthesia circuit and supplies, restock if needed. Set up for next case.
• Handle and dispose of waste according to specific policies and procedures for bio-hazardous materials, sharps containers, and recyclable materials.
• Assist with transporting specimens, returning/obtaining blood products.
• Transport patient with another staff member when needed to facilitate flow within the OR.
• Assist with room set up by gathering necessary equipment for surgical case.
• Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• The team member is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
• The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where it is deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list.

Compliance

• Recognizes and complies with legal regulatory, accrediting, and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
• understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial’s Corporate Code of Conduct.
• Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
• Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience working within an operating room setting
• EVS experience working within an operating room setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritze work while ensuring role expectations and duties are completely timely and accurately.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work in team environment.
• Ability to transport various equipment within the department.

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: 113 Service Workers

Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 80

Shift: Evenings 8 hours

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site:On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range:113 Service Workers 08- $20.30

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail]. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail].

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As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmative Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP).
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