Surgical Services Assistant I - Joint and Spine OR - Full Time - Evenings

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual to join their surgical team. This role involves ensuring a safe and clean environment for surgical patients, supporting nursing staff, and maintaining operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess BLS certification.
• No prior experience required, but specific skills needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and order in the Operating Room.
• Assist with patient transport and positioning as directed by RN.
• Report and manage safety hazards and infection control.

Skills

Patient Safety

Customer Service

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Description

This role provides fundamental care and services to the patient, family, and the unit environment. The scope of service encompasses patient safety, customer service, and providing a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.

Responsibilities

General Duties

• Ensures O.R. remains clean, free of clutter, and that necessary supplies and equipment are available and acceptable.
• Proper cleaning, care, and placement of essential equipment needed for scheduled cases, e.g., arthroscopy pump, fluoroscopy beds, video equipment, overhead tables.
• Ensures orderliness and efficiency in:
• Cleaning utility areas, hallways, restrooms, equipment, shelves, cart racks, scrub sinks.
• Stocking: checks equipment and supplies, updates outdated supplies, stocks work areas and O.R. rooms with supplies (gloves, needle boxes, etc.).
• Checks and records refrigerator temperatures, makes adjustments as needed, reports repairs.
• Supports errands such as Blood Bank, Central Service, Pathology, X-Ray, etc., while on duty.
• Transports specimens as directed by the RN.
• Assists with positioning and moving patients from bed to stretcher per RN instructions.
• Transports floor patients to O.R., demonstrating sound judgment and understanding hospital codes.
• Removes unneeded equipment and returns it to proper storage.
• Performs surgical shave preps as needed per guidelines or surgeon preference.
• Assists circulating nurse with tying sterile gowns and with surgical preps and extremity holding under RN supervision.
• Prepares case carts from Central and delivers them to the correct O.R. room before scheduled start time.

Communication

• Shares pertinent patient information.
• Maintains open communication regarding patient care needs among team members and departments, e.g., isolation precautions, oxygen needs, EKG monitoring, patient limitations.
• Reports observations/data to appropriate team members (R.N., AAC, surgeon).

Leadership

• Demonstrates leadership skills such as motivating, educating, and mentoring peers.
• Acts calmly and rapidly during emergencies, providing necessary items as called for by the team.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-services, and educational programs when on duty.
• Adheres to standards of personal appearance and conduct, including dress code and core values.
• Follows chain of command.

Productivity

• Maintains order and efficiency per AORN standards to minimize case turnaround times.
• Displays flexibility and accepts changes in assignments.
• Uses time, equipment, and supplies responsibly to understand fiscal responsibility.

Safety

• Reports maintenance needs and stocks supplies according to standards.
• Ensures beds and stretchers are positioned for patient safety.
• Practices infection control, including hand hygiene, aseptic technique, and waste disposal.
• Corrects or reports hazards, knows fire safety equipment locations, handles spills, and responds promptly to emergencies.
• Handles oxygen tanks safely.
• Ensures patient consent is signed and records are signed off.
• Understands sterile techniques.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills required for the position. Do not personalize based on current associates.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience

None required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Specific skills and knowledge as needed for the role.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

BLS certification required.