OR Assistant, Per Diem, Evening Shift

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland seeks an Environmental Services/OR support role to prepare operating rooms, restock linens, and manage biohazard waste under supervision. Responsible for basic patient services in alignment with established standards.

Role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and potential HAZMAT training. Prior environmental services experience is preferred; BLS is required by AH policy.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Hazardous Materials Training (HAZMAT) certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating rooms for first case of the day by ensuring bed is made, restocking linens, and disposing of waste in proper containers.
• Assists in transportation of equipment and supplies to rooms and restocks as assigned.
• Maintains instruments and hospital-owned equipment in proper condition.
• Completes unit-specific competency assessments and continuing education activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Job description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Prepares operating rooms i.e., restocking linens in room and placing trash in biohazard bags in appropriate containers, etc. Provides basic patient services, under direct supervision and according to established standards.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Previous experience in environmental services: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Hazardous Materials Training (HAZMAT) certification: Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares operating rooms for first case of the day by ensuring bed is made, restocking linens in room, placing trash, linen, and biohazard bags in appropriate containers, etc.
• Assists in transportation of equipment/supplies to and from rooms, ensuring proper handling and storage. Orders/restocks supplies as assigned.
• Ensures instruments, equipment and items belonging to the hospital are maintained.
• Completes unit-specific required competency assessment and continuing education activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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