Surgical OR Support Specialist

experiencedAlliedHealth; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wayne UNC Health Care Operating Room Care team is seeking an OR Assistant to support the surgical staff and patient care in the Wayne Med facility. You will transport supplies, assist with patient positioning, and help maintain room readiness across shifts.

Qualifications include NC Nurse Aide I/II, BLS, a high school diploma, and at least one year of healthcare experience. This per diem, onsite role offers exposure to a busy operating room environment.

Qualifications

• State-approved Nurse Aide training or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, safe, quality patient care within scope of practice.
• Transports specimens according to policies and guidelines.
• Performs daily cleaning in assigned areas according to established policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Obtains blood and blood products from the Blood Bank per policy.
• Identifies and transports patients within, from and to the operating rooms per policy.
• Assists in transporting case carts to decontamination area.
• Monitors fluid and warmer temperatures per protocol and keeps warmers stocked.
• Applies knowledge of proper positioning of patients and prepping techniques to assist surgical teammates as needed.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of medical gas cylinders and is knowledgeable in the care and handling of cylinders.
• Follows established policy and procedures for transporting patient to the morgue.
• Prepares for surgical cases based on patient needs. Is knowledgeable of equipment functions and role in surgical procedures. Transports and cleans specialized equipment.
• Is flexible and available to work a variety of shifts to ensure coverage for the area.
• Responds appropriately to emergency and code situations. Remains calm and works effectively in stressful situations.
• Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
• Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, exhibits high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.
• Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Ensures the delivery of age appropriate, culturally sensitive and ethical care for patients.
• Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.
• Contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, quality and safety of the operating room by working cooperatively, respectfully and with integrity.

Education

Level I or II Nurse Aide training

High School Diploma

Job description

The Wayne UNC Health Care Operating Room Care team is seeking an OR Assistant to support the surgical staff and patient care in the Wayne Med facility. You will transport supplies, assist with patient positioning, and help maintain room readiness across shifts.

Qualifications include NC Nurse Aide I/II, BLS, a high school diploma, and at least one year of healthcare experience. This per diem, onsite role offers exposure to a busy operating room environment.