Operating Room Attendant - Labor Pool

Riverside Hospital; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking aPatient Transport role to support surgical services. The position involves safely moving patients, stocking OR supplies, and assisting with room turnover.

Responsibilities include transporting specimens and equipment, collaborating with the OR team, and promoting infection control. Weekend shifts are required and CPR/BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 1 year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transports patients and assists with room turnover.
• Stock supplies in coves and operating rooms; position equipment for the surgical team.
• Transport specimens, blood products, and equipment per procedures.
• Collaborate with nursing and OR staff to support patient safety and workflow.
• Assist with onboarding new staff and maintain infection control practices.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Safely and efficiently transports patients, stocks supplies, assists with room turnover, getting equipment and positioning aids for the surgical team. Works as an integral member of the team to assist in transporting specimens, blood, and equipment.

What you will do

• Ensures proper supplies are stocked in all coves and operating rooms. Assists with room turnover, trash removal, patient transport, disposal of regulated waste, wiping all surfaces with appropriate cleaner, moping, dusting, replacing linen and moving unneeded equipment.
• Assists with obtaining supplies, specimens, and blood products requested and following appropriate procedure for transporting supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively collaborate and consult with charge nurse and other members of the surgical and operating room team members.
• Takes ownership in new employee/student/co-worker on-boarding to enhance retention and reduced turnover of staff as evidenced by vacancy rates.
• Maintains working knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals, to include patient identifiers and HIPPA.
• Safely transports patients using knowledge of Infection Control policies, proper body mechanics, and use of patient identifiers.
• Supports personal departmental productivity through volunteering for and recommending creative changes to include flexing and shift changes to meet the needs of the department.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

1 year (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

Other Requirements

Weekend Shifts

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .