Operating Room Assistant (ORA) (Full-Time)

OrthoNebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,042,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNebraska seeks an organized Operating Room Assistant to support the nursing staff in Surgical Services. You will assist with operating room setup, intraoperative patient care including retractor holding, and room turnover to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling time.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 4x10-hour shifts, with varied start times between 5a and 6p. Education: High School diploma or GED required. BLS within 90 days; 1+ year clinical hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Aseptic technique in sterile fields.
• Assist circulating nurse with patient transport and positioning.
• Support site preparation and case turnover.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Uses aseptic technique when working in or around sterile field.
• Assists circulating nurse with transporting and proper positioning of patients in the operating room.
• Obtains/transports supplies, specimens, blood and lab work as directed by the circulator during surgical procedures.
• Assists circulator with preparation of surgical site.
• Performs between-case clean-up in operating room.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies to support daily operations in the surgical suites.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others.
• Maintains a functional, safe and clean environment in the operating room.
• Support quality and cost-effective care.
• Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment.
• Enhances personal and professional development.
• Maintains anesthesia supply stock in anesthesia carts.
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient transport

Surgical prep

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OrthoNebraska creates the inspired healthcare experience all people deserve by giving people a direct path to personalized care and life-enhancing outcomes. With a focus on safety and people, we set the bar high in providing high-quality care with an unmatched experience. Our team members are critical to our success and growth and are rewarded for their dedication and hard work.

Position Summary

The Operating Room Assistant performs a variety of activities that provide support for the nursing staff within Surgical Services under the supervision of the Lead Nurse and professional nursing staff. The ORA participates as a member of the multidisciplinary surgical team to assist with operating room set-up, intraoperative patient care including retractor holding, and room turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling time in accordance with the Standards of Care at OrthoNebraska.

Hours/Schedule: Mon - Fri: 4 10-Hour Shifts, Variable shifts between 5a - 6p

Education: High School diploma or GED required.

License/Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of employment.

Experience: 1+ year of clinical experience in accredited hospital with OR experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Uses communication skills to achieve the desired outcomes and is perceived as satisfying and acceptable by those involved promoting teamwork.
• Promotes the team concept by demonstrating commitment and involvement among co-workers and other members of the health care professionals.

Essential Job Functions

• Uses aseptic technique when working in or around sterile field.
• Assists circulating nurse with transporting and proper positioning of patients in the operating room.
• Obtains/transports supplies, specimens, blood and lab work as directed by the circulator during surgical procedures.
• Assists circulator with preparation of surgical site.
• Performs between-case clean-up in operating room.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies to support daily operations in the surgical suites.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others.
• Maintains a functional, safe and clean environment in the operating room.
• Support quality and cost-effective care.
• Maintains professional appearance, behavior and work environment.
• Enhances personal and professional development.
• Maintains anesthesia supply stock in anesthesia carts.
• Comply with safety activities, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated.

Physical requirements

This position is classified as Medium Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Must be able to pass background check. We also conduct pre-employment physical and drug testing. Any job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical with a drug screen, background check and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.