SURGICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT II

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati is seeking a Unit Assistant to support OR operations, patient transport, and equipment readiness to ensure a clean, safe surgical environment. You will monitor workflow, assist with scheduling, and guide peers while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a BLS certificate, with emphasis on teamwork, communication with R.N. staff, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None
• LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: BLS certificate

Responsibilities

• Make Unit Assistant daily assignments- including hallway and in house transport assignments.
• Utilizing computer system (Epic) to monitor Unit Assistant’s workflow.
• Monitor lunch and breaks ensuring adequate relief coverage on unit.
• Create monthly schedule ensuring adequate coverage on weekdays and weekends, while managing vacations and PTO requests.
• Supervises Unit Assistants in the following duties: Ensure O.R. remains clean, clear of clutter and necessary supplies and equipment are available and acceptable.
• Proper cleaning, care and placement of essential equipment needed for scheduled cases.
• Ensure orderliness and efficiency in the performance of: Cleaning: cleaning utility areas, hallways, restrooms, equipment, shelves, cart racks, scrub sinks.
• Stocking: checks equipment and supplies, checks for outdated supplies, stocks work areas, O.R. rooms with supplies
• Checks and records temperature of refrigerators, make adjustments as needed, reports to Maintenance if repair is needed.
• Support: run errands, for example: Blood Bank, Central Service, Pathology, X-Ray department, etc., stays available and accessible while on duty in designated area.
• Transport specimens at the direction of the RN
• Assists with positioning and moving patients from bed to stretcher according to R.N. instructions.
• Transports floor patients to O.R. Must demonstrate sound judgment when transporting, understand hospital code system and knows when to have RN help with transport.
• Remove unneeded equipment and returns to proper storage area.
• Does surgical shave preps as needed per O.R. prep guidelines and/or surgeon preference.
• Assists circulating nurse with tying of sterile gown.
• Under direction of R.N. assists with surgical preps and holding of extremities.
• Gets case cart from Central and delivers them to proper O.R. room prior to scheduled start time.
• Communication: Shares pertinent patient information.
• Open communication regarding patient care needs between all team members and ancillary departments and/or other areas, i.e., isolation precautions, special patient needs such as oxygen, EKG monitoring and patient limitations.
• Reports observations/data to appropriate team members (R.N., AAC, and/or surgeon).
• Provides instruction and guidance to new and existing staff in a clear and concise manner.
• Leadership: Demonstrate leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, and mentor peers.
• Monitors Unit Assistant job performance, i.e. stocking, cleaning.
• Provides on the job training to new and existing staff.
• Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies, and provides the necessary items called for by appropriate O.R. team.
• Cooperation is demonstrated in the performance of other duties within scope of job description; unit meetings are attended when on duty; attends required in-services and education programs as assigned.
• Adheres to established standards in personal appearance and conduct.
• Follows chain of command.
• Productivity: Maintains orderliness and efficiency of the work environment according to AORN Standards to ensure turnaround time between cases is at a minimum.
• Carries lead pager and phone -troubleshoots any delays in transport and turn over time.
• Recommends problem resolutions and provides timely feedback
• Display flexibility, accepting change in assignments
• Understand fiscal responsibility by utilizing time, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
• Safety: Calls maintenance for necessary repairs, stocks supplies in room according to standards.
• Ensures beds/stretchers/carts are in appropriate position for patient’s safety.
• Infection Control: Uses good hand washing and aseptic technique, utilizes universal precautions; adheres to isolation procedures, keeps unit clean, removes equipment from room when no longer in use. Dispose of all waste according to hospital procedures. Transports waste to central location.
• Safety hazardous are corrected and/or reported to the appropriate person; location of all fire alarms, extinguishers and hoses are known. Spills and hazardous spills are handled according to hospital policy.
• Returns to unit promptly in case of patient emergency, fire, or disaster and reports to person in charge.
• Handles oxygen tanks safely.
• Ensures patient consent is signed and then signs SDS record.
• Understands sterile technique.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

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, providing a safe and clean environment for the surgical patient.

Responsibilities

General Duties

Make Unit Assistant daily assignments- including hallway and in house transport assignments.

Utilizing computer system (Epic) to monitor Unit Assistant’s workflow.

Monitor lunch and breaks ensuring adequate relief coverage on unit.

Create monthly schedule ensuring adequate coverage on weekdays and weekends, while managing vacations and PTO requests.

Supervises Unit Assistants in the following duties:

• Ensure O.R. remains clean, clear of clutter and necessary supplies and equipment are available and acceptable.
• Proper cleaning, care and placement of essential equipment needed for scheduled cases. For example: arthroscopy pump, fluoroscopy beds, video equipment and overhead tables, etc.
• Ensure orderliness and efficiency in the performance of: Cleaning: cleaning utility areas, hallways, restrooms, equipment, shelves, cart racks, scrub sinks.
• Stocking: checks equipment and supplies, checks for outdated supplies, stocks work areas, O.R. rooms with supplies (gloves, needle boxes, etc.).
• Checks and records temperature of refrigerators, make adjustments as needed, reports to Maintenance if repair is needed.
• Support: run errands, for example: Blood Bank, Central Service, Pathology, X-Ray department, etc., stays available and accessible while on duty in designated area.
• Transport specimens at the direction of the RN
• Assists with positioning and moving patients from bed to stretcher according to R.N. instructions.
• Transports floor patients to O.R. Must demonstrate sound judgment when transporting, understand hospital code system and knows when to have RN help with transport.
• Remove unneeded equipment and returns to proper storage area.
• Does surgical shave preps as needed per O.R. prep guidelines and/or surgeon preference.
• Assists circulating nurse with tying of sterile gown.
• Under direction of R.N. assists with surgical preps and holding of extremities.
• Gets case cart from Central and delivers them to proper O.R. room prior to scheduled start time.

Communication

Shares pertinent patient information.

Open communication regarding patient care needs between all team members and ancillary departments and/or other areas, i.e., isolation precautions, special patient needs such as oxygen, EKG monitoring and patient limitations.

Reports observations/data to appropriate team members (R.N., AAC, and/or surgeon).

Provides instruction and guidance to new and existing staff in a clear and concise manner.

Leadership

Demonstrate leadership skills such as the ability to motivate, educate, and mentor peers.

Monitors Unit Assistant job performance, i.e. stocking, cleaning.

Provides on the job training to new and existing staff.

Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies, and provides the necessary items called for by appropriate O.R. team.

Cooperation is demonstrated in the performance of other duties within scope of job description; unit meetings are attended when on duty; attends required in-services and education programs as assigned.

Adheres to established standards in personal appearance and conduct.

• Dress code is followed.
• Conduct is consistent with the ExCEL core values.
• Attendance is prompt and regular.

Follows chain of command.

Productivity

Maintains orderliness and efficiency of the work environment according to AORN Standards to ensure turnaround time between cases is at a minimum.

Carries lead pager and phone -troubleshoots any delays in transport and turn over time.

Recommends problem resolutions and provides timely feedback

Display flexibility, accepting change in assignments

Understand fiscal responsibility by utilizing time, equipment, and supplies appropriately.

Safety

Calls maintenance for necessary repairs, stocks supplies in room according to standards.

Ensures beds/stretchers/carts are in appropriate position for patient’s safety.

Infection Control: Uses good hand washing and aseptic technique, utilizes universal precautions; adheres to isolation procedures, keeps unit clean, removes equipment from room when no longer in use. Dispose of all waste according to hospital procedures. Transports waste to central location.

Safety hazardous are corrected and/or reported to the appropriate person; location of all fire alarms, extinguishers and hoses are known. Spills and hazardous spills are handled according to hospital policy.

Returns to unit promptly in case of patient emergency, fire, or disaster and reports to person in charge.

Handles oxygen tanks safely.

Ensures patient consent is signed and then signs SDS record.

Understands sterile technique.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (e.g. BSN required, MSN preferred.)

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION: High school graduate or G.E.D equivalent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS certificate