Operating Room Assistant - Pediatric Operating Room Augusta

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems is seeking an Environmental Services Associate at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center in Georgia. The role focuses on cleaning the OR, PACU, and related areas to support inpatient and outpatient surgical care.

Responsibilities include daily general and terminal cleaning, stocking, equipment transport, and adherence to safety and infection-control protocols, with training provided. Full-time days with call responsibilities are involved.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write to comprehend written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general and terminal cleaning in the OR and other areas daily, between procedures, and as required.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the OR.
• Assists with OR procedures by gathering equipment and positioning devices.
• Responsible for reporting equipment and positioning devices that are in need of repair.
• Orders and stocks OR suites and general areas with linens and supplies.
• Restocks various specialty carts as trained.
• Transports carts, instruments, supplies and equipment to various departments as assigned.
• Transports blood/blood products, specimens, and patients as directed.
• Adheres to attendance policy and OR attire policy.
• Maintains annual training requirements.
• Accepts direction.
• Follows written and verbal instructions promptly and accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Skills

Read & write

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Cleaning devices

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftDay (United States of America)

About the Facility

Learn more about Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, including our teams, culture, and campus environment: Hours: Full Time Days, 11:00am -7:30pm with call10-week training is at 6:45am

Job Summary

The ORA is responsible for cleaning and terminal cleaning of the OR, PACU, and other assigned locations. This position is an integral part to support the model of care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing surgical procedures. The ORA is expected to assist with the daily operational flow to aide and assist the OR team in the delivery of patient care and efficiency of the unit. Functions under the supervision of the ORA Supervisor and OR leadership.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Performs general and terminal cleaning in the OR and other assigned areas daily, between procedures, and when required due to protocols of organization and IC.
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment in the OR.
• Assists with OR procedures by gathering appropriate equipment and positioning devices required.
• Responsible for reporting equipment and positioning devices that are in need of repair.
• Orders and stocks OR suites and general areas with linens and supplies.
• Restocks various specialty carts as assigned, if trained.
• Transports carts, instruments, supplies and equipment to various departments as assigned.
• Transports blood/blood products, specimens, and patients as directed.
• Adheres to attendance policy and OR attire policy.
• Maintains annual training requirements.
• Accepts direction.
• Follows written and verbal instructions promptly and accurately.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum one year of experience in environmental services is preferred.

Required Minimum Skills

• Must be able to read and write to comprehend written and oral instructions
• Ability to work independently
• Interpersonal skills
• Must have ability to operate standard cleaning devices within safety compliance guidelines
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and universal precautions

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