Operating Room Assistant-Atrium Health Cabarrus Main Operating Room FT

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals to deliver essential patient care and support services. This role involves maintaining sterile environments, assisting with patient positioning, and performing housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and clean setting. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and must obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care while working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with the chance to grow within a reputable healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminal room sterilization following OSHA standards.
• Safely transfer and transport patients pre-operatively and post-operatively.
• Maintain stock in dressing areas and perform general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Patient Care

Housekeeping

Equipment Handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing delegated and supervised direct patient care by the registered nurse. Also responsible for housekeeping duties and supporting other staff members.

Essential Functions

1. Performs terminal room sterilization following OSHA standards, standard precautions, and departmental policies.
2. Assists with positioning and prepping patients.
3. Safely transfers and transports patients pre-operatively, intraoperatively, and post-operatively.
4. Cleans equipment and returns it to proper storage.
5. Maintains stock in male and female dressing areas, holding area, and scrub sink area.
6. Performs daily general housekeeping duties.
7. Proficiently sets up special tables and equipment.

Physical Requirements

Requires use of both hands and fingers for gripping, speed, and precision in equipment manipulation and patient handling. Must have distance vision and hearing up to twenty feet, with depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors. The role involves long or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, walking on hard surfaces, exposure to moving equipment, temperature and humidity changes, and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, dust, fumes, and chemicals. Physical effort includes walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, squatting, kneeling, lifting, pushing, and pulling, with the ability to lift and support up to 51 pounds.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.