Operating Room Assistant Full Time Days

Mobile

United States

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio seeks an Operating Room Assistant for full-time day shifts to support operative teams and maintain clean, ready operating suites. Responsibilities include transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and assisting with case turnover.

Qualifications include a High School GED and preferred OR cleaning experience; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle hazardous materials with training provided.

Qualifications

Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment.
Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances.
Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment.
Must have CPR skills.
In constant motion.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and daily operations.
Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards and PHI safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Hazardous waste handling

Positioning equipment

CPR skills

In constant motion

Education

High School Equivalency / GED

Job description

Operating Room Assistant Full Time Days – (260007XH)

Description

A Brief Overview

Supports and assists operative teams with the daily flow of activities of the operating room (OR) and patient care by cleaning/disinfecting the operating room suites and related areas, transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.Successful performance of this role helps UH provide safe, helpful and courteous care to patients and directly provides safe, helpful and courteous support services to operative teams.Initiates and performs tasks according to established guidelines.

What You Will Do

Facilitate the efficient turnover of operating rooms between cases and preparation for the following case.
Transport patients, trays, blood gases, specimens and equipment.
Support operative team with various requests while cases are in progress.
Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to enhance patient care and facilitate daily operations.
Participate as a productive member of the OR Assistant team.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Work Experience

OR cleaning/disinfecting experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must be able to lift and push heavy objects such as patients, supply and patient carts, beds, and equipment. (Required proficiency)
Must have knowledge of safe and proper handling of hazardous waste and other substances (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
Must have knowledge regarding various positioning equipment (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
Must have CPR skills (training provided on the job). (Required proficiency)
In constant motion. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training provided on the job (Required)
Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician Certification (Association for Healthcare Environment) (Preferred)

Physical Demands