Support Associate-Operating Room-Full Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Support Associate to assist the OR team with patient transport, positioning, and instrument prep. The role includes cleaning, stocking, and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe, sterile environment between procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification. The position requires lifting up to 35 lbs and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as part of a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and push/pull up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient transport and positioning assistance to OR staff.
• Prepare OR environment and assist with equipment and supplies.
• Assist with transfer of patient to OR bed and prep for procedures.
• Transport specimens and run errands as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock supplies in OR rooms.
• Support infection control and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

The Support Associate provides patient transport and positioning assistance to Operating Room (OR) staff; as well as cleaning, stocking, and equipment preparation support.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Prepares OR environment for surgical procedure:

• Moves equipment into ORs appropriate for procedure.

• Assists with pulling items for cases, as necessary.

• Stocks cabinets in OR rooms, as necessary.

• Restocks scrub sinks with required material (masks, shields, scrub supplies).

• Maintains/restocks O2 tanks in each OR, as necessary.

• Performs routine cleaning duties in the OR room to assure that rooms meet cleanliness and environmental standards:

• Cleans room between cases, removing trash, biohazards, linens and equipment.

• Cleans room at end of OR schedule.

• Cleans equipment as required.

• Provides assistance to patients and team:

• Assists with transfer of patient to OR bed, positioning and prep of the patient for procedures. Elevates limbs as required for certain preps.

• Assists in transport of patient through flow continuum.

• Runs errands and transports specimens.

• Maintains the upkeep of equipment room.

• Participates in facility-wide infection control plan and quality improvement process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements

Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

Compensation Pay Range

$17.21 - $22.37