OR Support Assistant

3M HEALTHCARE; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to support the surgical team by preparing equipment and supplies, turning rooms between procedures, and performing routine cleaning of operating rooms and common areas. The role also includes transporting case carts, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring a sanitary, orderly hospital environment.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification within 30 days, and at least six months in direct patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months experience in direct patient care is preferred.
• CPR certification (Healthcare Provider) within 30 days of start date is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Assist with room turnover and cleaning of operating rooms and common areas.
• Transport case carts and supplies to and from the OR and other areas.
• Assist in maintaining sterility and infection control practices.
• Support nurses and clinicians in patient positioning and care as directed.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under direct supervision, provides ancillary support to the surgical team before and after every surgical procedure to include the following: preparation of equipment and supplies needed during surgery; room turnover between each procedure and regular cleaning (terminal daily and intense weekly) of the operating rooms, and assist with direct patient care activities such as positioning and holding extremities during surgical prepping. Ensure the proper delivery and return of case carts and specialized equipment to and from the operating room. Under supervision cleans corridors and other common areas in the Operating Room. Cleans walls, vents, lights, windows, and ceiling in those common areas. Transports bulk trash to designated collection points. Maintains the hospital in an orderly and sanitary condition in accordance with departmental and regulatory agency policies, procedures, and standards.

Education

• High school or equivalent or Support Assistant training obtained on the job

Experience

• Six (6) months experience in a direct patient care environment to be familiar with basic patient activities, procedures, techniques and protocols

Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course within 30 days of start date

Skills

• Knowledgeable in aseptic techniques and in OR supply, equipment and instruments, to properly sterilize and disinfect instruments to properly restock and setup non‑complex, routine surgical equipment
• Ability to read and write English in order to identify patients, prepare supplies for surgical procedures and to follow instructions regarding the cleaning and maintenance of the operating rooms, equipment and supplies
• Interpersonal and oral communication skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, nursing staff and physicians
• Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment where incumbents need to be able to respond rapidly and efficiently to requests/needs of the surgical team as well as to changes in OR schedule, etc

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathers supplies for surgical procedures as required, using correct surgeon's preference card when one exists or under the direction of the registered nurse
• Assembles and sets up non‑complex equipment prior to surgery; helps with assembly of specialty equipment as needed, to include orthopedic traction equipment
• Assembles case carts according to pick ticket accurately and in a timely manner
• Assembles necessary cleaning supplies and equipment; loads utility cart and transports same to work area after receiving instructions as to area and specific work assignment
• Cleans assigned areas by performing a variety of housekeeping duties, including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing, polishing, etc
• Inspects area upon completion of cleaning to ensure appropriate levels of cleanliness have been achieved
• Scrubs floors with approved equipment
• Dry and wet mops floors, mats, offices, and other assigned areas
• Dusts and wet mops assigned areas to include operating rooms, corridors, stairwells, lounges, offices, locker rooms, and other common areas
• High dusts overhead lights, etc, in all areas
• Maintains and stocks Operating Room/PACU supplies including solutions, linens, brushes and environmental/cleaning supplies
• Cleans cabinets and rotates sterile supplies within the Operating Room/PACU
• Assists nursing in obtaining stock supplies for each designated area
• Assists the RN in providing direct and indirect patient care according to established procedures
• Transports patients to and from the surgical suite
• Assists OR nurse in lighting and positioning patients from the stretcher/bed to any and all forms of transportation
• Assists with patient hair removal, positioning and prepping
• Assists and prepares patients for discharge and transports/escorts to discharge area
• Responsible for room turnover and assisting with daily, weekly and monthly cleaning of unit equipment
• Transports specimen and blood as directed and performs other errands as requested by the Clinical Partner
• Transports soiled case carts to the decontamination area
• Transports clean case cart to the designated rooms as assigned
• Notifies Nurse Manager or Clinical Partner of any broken or damaged equipment
• Transports equipment to and from the biomedical engineering department
• Communicates pertinent information surrounding optimum patient care to the appropriate patient care provider
• Reports patient complaints, problems, and unusual occurrences immediately to the appropriate RN/Clinical Partner
• Cleans and stores equipment regularly in porter closet or assigned storage areas
• Maintains appropriate level of supplies as needed
• Empties waste receptacles and removes trash
• Collects and transports all waste materials as indicated
• Assists in cleaning of emergency spills as observed or upon request
• Performs GOR cleaning per established guidelines and protocols in established time frames including removing soiled linen from operating rooms and replacing with fresh linen in prescribed manner
• Performs all related duties as assigned or directed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and strenuous physical exertion up to seventy percent (70%) of work time
• Ability to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time

Working Conditions

• Exposure to water, detergents, and other cleaning agents up to fifty percent (50%) of work time
• Exposure to potential hazards from used needles and other sharp objects up to thirty percent (30%) of work time
• Occasional exposure to anesthetic exhausts up to ten percent (10%) of work time
• Patient & Workplace Safety – Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties
• Patient Population – Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age‑specific needs if applicable

GBMC Values

• Respect – Treat everyone with courtesy, foster a healing environment, treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy, listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
• Excellence – Strive for superior performance, recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others, meet and/or exceed customer expectations, actively pursue learning and self‑development, pay attention to detail
• Accountability – Be professional in the way you act, look and speak, take ownership to solve problems, set a positive, professional example, plan and utilize required resources, report to work regularly and on time
• Teamwork – Be engaged and collaborative, keep people informed, work cooperatively and collaboratively, address and resolve conflict positively, seek out ideas of others to reach the best solutions, acknowledge and celebrate the contribution of others
• Ethical Behavior – Act with honesty and integrity, protect the patient, demonstrate honesty and integrity and good judgment, respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
• Results – Set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals, embrace change and improvement, continuously seek to improve the quality of products/services, display flexibility, achieve results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently

Compensation

Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.