Operating Room Assistant

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Summary<br>Responsible for ensuring excellent patient care, maintaining safety standards, and providing medical assistance in the operating room.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel. <br>
-Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families. <br>
-Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services. <br>
-Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.. <br>
-Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients. <br>
-Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers. <br>
-Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer ( i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm). <br>
-Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year required and Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.
- Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with other health care members.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the surgical team.
- Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

90 Blossom Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.36 - $23.80/Hourly

 

Grade

2

 

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