OR Assistant - Surgery Main OR - FT - Variable

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking an OR Assistant to function within the care delivery team across Pre-op, Operating Room, PACU, EP Lab and Hybrid OR. The role supports the Surgical team under RN direction, performing delegated patient care interventions and aiding with case turnover and sterile supply handling.

The position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (or related experience) and the ability to read and interpret safety and procedure documents.

Qualifications

• Certified nursing assistant or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Set up oxygen delivery and monitors for patient care during transport.
• Verify patient location and read back to the inpatient unit/floor.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in OR areas and supply rooms; manage par levels and supplies.
• Assist with turnover between procedures and ensure sterile technique per RN/Technologist guidance.
• Interpret the schedule board for room starts, turnover, and patient transport needs.
• Communicate patient information to staff promptly and operate Vocera system.
• Follow block-specific checklists and report equipment repairs or replacements.
• Transport patients between departments and assist with traction services as trained.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Patient transport

Safety procedures

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Vital sign monitors

Job description

Position Status: Full time

Shift: Variable 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 36

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The OR Assistant will function as a member of the Care delivery team in the Pre-op, Operating Room, PACU, EP Lab, Hybrid OR, but may also support Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse and his/her designees. They will provide delegated patient care intervention, complete daily assignments by checklist, and aide the Surgical team in case turnover and the opening of specific sterile supplies. Upon transportation of non-telemetry patients, the OR Assistant will observe for patient concerns and report to the RN. All post procedure transport of patients will be accompanied by a registered nurse related to sedation administration policy.

Experience Qualifications

• Certified nursing aid or related experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. (Required proficiency)

What you will do

• Responsible for the correct set up for Oxygen delivery and safety, and vital sign monitors necessary for patient care during transport. Transportation of patients by the appropriate method of transport cart, or bed from the appropriate department.
• Verifies with read back and confirm the inpatient unit/ floor that the patient resides on.
• Maintains cleanliness and neatness of service areas in the department and assigned O.R. rooms. Prepares requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and insures adequate par levels are maintained. Refill the scrub sinks with supplies when needed
• Assists with turnover between operative procedures and follow the proper procedure for sterile technique upon opening sterile packs and items designated by the RN and Technologist. Assists the RN during patient positioning and the surgical prep.
• Independently interprets the Schedule board for assigned rooms concerning case starts, case turnover, patient transportation, and needs determined by the procedure.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Will be responsible for the operation, charging, and timely response of the Vocera.
• Performs the duties designated on the specific OR block, Evening, or Weekend checklists.
• Reports needed repairs or replacement of broken or unsafe equipment.
• Runs errands to within and between departments as necessary.
• May provide traction services once trained on an as needed basis.
• Participates in intra-inter departmental committees, attends a majority of monthly staff meetings, attends mandatory activities related to competency and education during specified times.
• Assists with the orientation of personnel to the area.
• Check temperature of the blanket and fluid warmer, record results and fill daily.
• Point Of Care Testing as needed in Pre-op and PACU.
• Retrieve daily inventory delivery from receiving, perform 1:1 reconciliation of inventory, remove from outside packaging and take inventory to department and appropriately place in stock with appropriate rotation.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments

The OR Assistant must be able to lift 50 lbs. and be willing to work as a team member to transport and position patients weighing up to 400 lbs. utilizing assistive devices. Must be flexible; possess excellent manual dexterity and good hand to eye coordination.

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.