Operating Room Attendant

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hendersonville seeks an Operating Room Attendant responsible for transporting patients and cleaning operating rooms. Candidates should have a High School diploma and BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include a Nursing Assistant course completion and experience in a surgical setting. This role can be physically demanding and requires working irregular hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and specimens between clinical areas.
• Assist with positioning and holding limbs for surgical site prep.
• Maintain clean operating rooms between surgeries.

Skills

Patient transport

Surgical assistance

Cleaning operating rooms

Knowledge of infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

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Summary
The Operating Room 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 assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, specimens, blood, and blood products between clinical areas. Assist with positioning and holding limbs for surgical site prep. Completes pre-op skin prep as outlined in physician orders.
• Obtains case needs for each operating room by positioning equipment, aids, and supplies. Assists with all aspects of room set up and cleaning.
• Performs delegated duties as a member of the surgical team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists with other patient care activities as assigned by circulator.
• 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.
• Cleans and prepares operating room in between cases. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.
• Ensures surgical department/hallways and scrub sinks are clean and free of clutter or debris. Stocks assigned supplies and equipment as needed.

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant course
• Experience working in a surgical setting

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding; includes handling and lifting patients
• Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Working irregular hours including call hours

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.