Operating Room Attendant

UNC REX Healthcare; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing community health. As an OR Attendant, you'll play a vital role in patient transport, assisting surgical teams, and maintaining a clean and safe operating environment. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a commitment to inclusivity and support, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Embrace a fulfilling career in a dynamic and collaborative setting where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and specimens, assist with positioning for surgeries.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the operating room.
• Assist with patient care activities under RN supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Transporting Patients

Surgical Assistance

Cleaning Operating Rooms

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Course

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The OR Attendant is responsible for the transport of pre-operative and post-operative patients, assisting with positioning of surgical patients, cleaning operating rooms between surgeries, maintaining equipment and storerooms, obtaining supply carts and special order items, and assisting with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. Planning/Implementation of Care - Performs delegated duties as a member of the surgical team under the supervision of an RN. Safely completes pre-op skin prep as outlined in physician orders. Obtains case needs for each OR suite including positioning aids, equipment, and room supplies.
2. Transports patients to and from nursing units as well as specimens, blood, and blood products to the laboratory. Aides in positioning and holding limbs for surgical site prep.
3. Maintains safe environment for patient care by effectively completing in between case cleaning for Operating Room. Demonstrates knowledge of cleaning agents and their intended use. Maintains surgical department/hallways free and clear of clutter. Ensures scrub sinks are stocked with necessary supplies, cleaned frequently, and are free of debris. Stocks assigned supplies and equipment as needed.
4. Assists with all aspects of room set up and room clean up as well as relieving co-workers for meals and breaks.
5. Assists with other patient care activities as assigned by circulator.

Other Information:
Preferred Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course
Experience working in a surgical setting

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Operating Room

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type:

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No