Operating Room Assistant II - Surgical Services - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in the United States is seeking an Operating Room aide to support nurses with basic patient care and to help maintain sanitary OR environments. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards.

The position involves a 3/12 schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, including weekends. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, with at least one year of experience in a hospital or OR support setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• BLS American Heart Association E-Card certification is required.
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse with providing basic patient care.
• Assist with moving surgical equipment.
• Cleans OR surgical suites and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing linens and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Stocks supplies in surgical suites as necessary or designated.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Hand hygiene

Organization

Patient-centered care

Patient safety

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS American Heart E-Card

Job description

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary

Creates a sanitary, safe environment and assists nurses with patient care for the Operating Room (OR).

Physically demanding role; 3/12's from 7a - 7:30p; includes weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse with providing basic patient care.
• Assist with moving surgical equipment.
• Cleans OR surgical suites and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing linens and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Stocks supplies in surgical suites as necessary or designated.

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• HAND HYGIENE
• ORGANIZATION SKILLS
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
• TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision with a positive disposition. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience

One (1) year of experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 40%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 80%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 60%
• Fire Risk = 80%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Heating Devices = 80%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 80%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Accommodation

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