Operating Room Assistant Clearview Full Time Days

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a dedicated technical support team member who assists with patient care as part of the surgical team. This role transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and helps with room turnover to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, the ability to stay calm under pressure, basic computer skills, and strong communication. BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with little supervision.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs indirect patient care duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and surgical areas.
• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid day-to-day changes in the department/unit.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Judgement

Time management

Calm under pressure

Mobility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job provides technical support services, assists with the delivery of patient care by functioning as a member of the surgical team, transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and assists with patient care and room turnover. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Required - Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision.
• Preferred - 6 months patient care experience, operating room experience.

Certifications

• Required - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to use good judgement and handle difficult situations.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.
• Ability to move throughout department and facility.

Job Duties

• Performs indirect patient care duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid day-to-day changes in the department / unit.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especial