OR SUPPORT TECH (PT-PM)

American Advanced Management, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 36,506; Part time

Job summary

American Advanced Management, Inc in Stockton, CA is seeking a part-time perioperative services assistant. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the operating room and assisting patients with transfers and ambulation. Candidates should have previous OR experience and be certified in BLS.

This position requires flexibility in hours to meet patient care needs and a commitment to working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.
• Previous OR experience required; hospital or nursing home experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the transportation of patients.
• Deliver specimens and medications to appropriate locations.
• Clean and assemble instruments under the direction of surgical technicians.
• Assist OR team with cleaning operating rooms.

Skills

Patient transportation

Operating room cleaning

Basic knowledge of medical instruments

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stockton, CA 95203

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Night

Position Summary

Maintains an acceptable aesthetic environment for Perioperative Services. Performs a variety of stocking and cleaning essential to the efficient turnover of the operating room and other perioperative departments. Assists the perioperative care team in many aspects of patient care within the surgical unit. Assists Central Supply with stocking disposable items used for surgery and communicates openly with materials regarding inventory levels. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations. Must participate in the respiratory protection program, which may include wearing of a respirator.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform activities related to transportation of patients as directed such as assisting clinical personnel in transferring patients to or from beds, chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Deliver specimens, cultures, non-narcotic medications, orders and requisitions to appropriate destinations.
• Assist OR team with the cleaning of operating rooms. Demonstrate basic knowledge of cleaning for turnover and termination of OR rooms (prepares rooms for emergency, MRSA and next day surgery).
• Clean and assemble instruments as needed under the direction of surgical technicians.
• Adjust hours to meet patient care needs and cover call and weekend shift responsibility when available.
• Assist patients with ambulating and toileting.
• Assist materials with maintaining adequate supply levels in Perioperative departments.
• Work with the surgery team to facilitate efficient turnover times.

Qualifications

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred.

Experience

Previous OR experience required, previous hospital or nursing home experience or Environmental services experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

Current BLS Certification through AHA required (upon hire/transfer).