Operating Room Assistant - St. Mary

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ochsner Health System is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support the surgical team in St. Mary, Shreveport. The role involves patient transport, room turnover, and assistance with direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced OR setting.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Prior OR or patient care experience is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills to operate effectively under supervision.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and working with little supervision preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Responsabilidades

• Performs indirect patient care duties.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
• Performs direct patient care duties.
• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapts to rapid day-to-day changes in the department and unit.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population with respect for privacy and clear communication.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Calm under pressure

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Operating Room Assistant - St. Mary - Logo### Operating Room Assistant - St. MaryApply: Shreveport - North Louisiana Region - Louisiana: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_00277717This job provides technical support services, assists with the delivery of patient care by functioning as a member of the surgical team, transports patients, runs errands, relays messages, and assists with patient care and room turnover.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.**Education**Required - High School diploma or equivalent.**Work Experience**Required - Experience functioning calmly in a pressure situation and experience working with little supervision.Preferred - 6 months patient care experience, operating room experience.**Certifications**Required - Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)*** Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.* Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.* Strong interpersonal skills.* Ability to work with little supervision.* Ability to use good judgement and handle difficult situations.* Good organizational and time management skills.* Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.* Ability to move throughout department and facility.**Job Duties*** Performs indirect patient care duties.* Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.* Performs direct patient care duties.* Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.* Adapts to rapid day-to-day changes in the department / unit.* Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.* Performs other related duties as required.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.This employer and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.**Physical and Environmental Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. **Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!** ***Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.*** *Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.* Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.”