Operating Room Assistant (ORA)-2

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support the OR team with direct patient care and essential daily unit tasks. Under supervision of licensed personnel, you will contribute to efficient patient flow and safe care in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least six months hospital experience or a healthcare-related course.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least six months of hospital experience.
• Completion of a recognized allied health course or six months patient care experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within two weeks of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care under supervision.
• Support daily unit functions and tasks as assigned.
• May require irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare related course

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.

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
CC000568 CHS - OR - West Campus (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalency (GED) with at least six months of experience working in a hospital setting. Completionofa recognized allied health h course or six months patient care experience in a health care setting preferred. May require working irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:Basic Life Support (BLS) within the first two weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Additional 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 health care 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. Credentials: 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.
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