Operating Room Assistant - Surgical Services / Operating Room, University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

USA Health is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist in the operating room and related areas. You will receive assignments from RNs, report changes in patient conditions, and help with equipment cleaning and transport under supervision.

Adherence to infection control and safety standards is essential. Position requires standing, lifting, and occasional stooping, with a work schedule of 20 hours per week or more to qualify for benefits.

Qualifikationen

• BCLS certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Aufgaben

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/board runner.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN.
• Cleans equipment between each patient use.
• Operates unit equipment as required; runs unit errands as needed.
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas.
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment.
• Signs/initials documentation.
• Adheres to sterile/aseptic technique.
• Cleans equipment, furniture, and OR suites per policy.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Adheres to infection control and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

BCLS knowledge

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Jobbeschreibung

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/board runner
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN
• Cleans equipment between each patient use.
• Operates unit equipment as required; runs unit errands as needed.
• Position requires frequent standing and walking, as well as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, along with occasional sitting and stooping/crouching.
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment.
• Signs/initials documentation.
• Reports any skin condition to RN.
• Responds to overhead pages.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned.
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Safely transports and assists with patient positioning under anesthesia under the direction of surgeon, and nursing staff.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Stocks supplies as needed
• Adheres to sterile/aseptic technique
• Cleans equipment, furniture, and OR suites in accordance with departmental, facility, and infection control policies.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions. Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.