Operating Room Assistant II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to provide direct patient care under licensed staff and support daily unit operations.

The role requires 1 year of healthcare patient care experience or related education, with BLS certification within two weeks of hire and ongoing. Shifts are 4/10s, 2pm–10pm, with possible weekends and call duties.

Qualifications

• 1 year healthcare patient care experience or 1 year OR assistant experience, or college degree or active enrollment in nursing/healthcare field.
• BLS certification required within 2 weeks of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Must be able to work 4/10 hour shifts 2pm-10pm, may include weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under licensed personnel.
• Support daily unit functions and patient care tasks.
• Adhere to safety and infection control standards.
• Handle routine patient care equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certified

Teamwork

Education

College degree

Nursing student enrollment

Healthcare related field enrollment

Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Assistant assists in providing direct patient care and tasks required for daily unit functions.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000567 CHS - OR - Main (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description Minimum Requirements

At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte Operating Room Assistant position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a healthcare facility; or a college degree, or active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution; or active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution; or a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.

Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

May require working irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends. Monday - Friday 4 / 10 hour shifts, 2 pm - 10 pm Holiday Call and Disaster Teams Additional Job Description

Job Functions

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• *Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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