Operating Room Support Specialist

Lake Charles Memorial Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support OR cleanliness, infection control, and patient-related tasks in alignment with hospital policies. This role includes assisting with patient positioning, specimen handling, and timely turnovers for the surgical schedule.

Supervision is provided by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and be capable of handling chemicals and cleaning equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Ability to follow hospital regulations and infection control standards.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals and floor scrubber is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of the operating rooms.
• Demonstrates ability to clean and damp dust vents and high surface areas.
• Appropriately utilizes the Universal Protocol as directed.
• Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, and horizontal surfaces, according to assigned schedule and infection control standards.
• Soiled linen is collected in closed bags and transported to laundry receptacle.
• Assists with proper positioning of patients when directed to do so.
• Performs duties such as dusting, surface disinfection, mopping, sweeping, and buffing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of handling both regular and biohazard trash and containers.
• Turnovers are timely while maintaining attention to detail by having proper room set-up, including suction canisters.
• Terminal cleaning
• Safe transports patients with concern for patient comfort and safety.
• Handles specimens competently and in a timely manner anticipating the needs of the surgical team according to the daily schedule.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health is seeking an Operating Room Assistant to support OR cleanliness, infection control, and patient-related tasks in alignment with hospital policies. This role includes assisting with patient positioning, specimen handling, and timely turnovers for the surgical schedule.

Supervision is provided by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and be capable of handling chemicals and cleaning equipment safely.