Operating Room Assistant

Overview

Operating Room (OR): This seven-bed unit offers a great opportunity to be a part of this fast-paced and exciting specialty. Nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 in this OR setting that includes scrubbing and circulating in the OR for surgery cases including orthopedics, total joint replacement, pelvic/ urologic, and bariatric surgeries. Flexible scheduling that is provided two weeks in advance, with assignment s given the day of and management that is sensitive to the work-life balance and attempts to accommodate schedules around school schedules and life activities. The OR leaders and educators have an extensive amount of experience in the specialty and are willing to share this knowledge and potentially train candidates that are looking to learn this fast paced and exciting aspect of healthcare. Become a part this welcoming unit that emphasizes teamwork and cultivating that sought after “work family” culture.

CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity available for an Operating Room Assistant. This role functions as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include transporting patients throughout surgical services, assisting with room turnover and general cleaning, relaying messages, running errands, and supporting basic patient care. The Operating Room Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and compassionate surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies patients and safely transports them to and from the operating room, holding area, or post anesthesia care area.
• Helps turnover OR suites.
• Assists in positioning, lifting and transferring patients as directed.
• Assists with case set up for assigned rooms.
• Cleans designated supply areas and adheres to Infection Control and departmental guideline in doing so.
• Cleans designated equipment in area assigned and adheres to guidelines.
• Assists with general upkeep of area to provide safe, clean, organized environment.
• Performs between case clean up of anesthesia equipment and maintains changing circuits and tubing.
• Communicates with Sterile Processing to obtain supplies as needed.
• Obtains necessary equipment, supplies and positioning aides for cases.
• Restocks sterile supplies in OR storage areas and OR rooms as needed.
• Returns clean equipment to equipment storage area.
• Checks and stocks solutions, rotating inventory as needed.
• Orders and maintains adequate par levels for all anesthesia supplies and equipment.
• Completes assignments in timely manner and utilizes time effectively.
• Reports equipment problems to appropriate person.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Autoclave use.
• Stocks anesthesia carts as directed.
• Stocks anesthesia closet/supply area as directed.
• Performs BI test/A test.
• Transport specimens, equipment or supplies utilizing appropriate and safe techniques.
• Retrieves blood from Blood Bank.
• Performs and documents temperature, humidity checks for OR room.
• Performs and documents temperature checks for refrigerator/freezer.
• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patients' individual needs.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for. Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One-year clinical experience in accredited hospital with OR experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Ability to understand the operation of some equipment and machinery and ability function independently.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health