Operating Room Aide - Full Time Day Shift

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of operating room support and operating room cleaning duties. Follows special cleaning and trash handling techniques, as required. Assists with operating room set-up, patient transport, equipment procurement, and room turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling.

Job Duties:

• When directed will pick supplies and set up appropriate trays for add-on and next day cases.
• Maintains supply and stock supplies by adhering to established par levels, rotating and organizing stock and monitoring for expiration dates.
• Documents temperature readings of all fluid and blanket warmers and adjust accordingly.
• Assists with the positioning, lifting, and transporting of patients.
• Assists with delivering supplies and equipment as needed to operating rooms.
• Dry mops and damp disinfect all aspects of assigned areas.
• Disinfects operating rooms upon completion of surgical procedures as designated by the infection control policies.
• Collects trash and waste, and soiled linen including reline containers with trash bags.
• Handles trash and soiled linen and transports trash to designated area as designated by infection control policies.
• Reports maintenance repair needs and unsafe conditions to coordinator.
• Reports the finding of misplaced patient belongings or hospital equipment to the appropriate parties, i.e. Nursing or Security.
• Assists in moving equipment and operating room beds.
• Prepares stretchers and beds for post-op patients.
• Participates in Joint Commission mandated educational programs.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

•        Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

•        Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

•        Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

•        Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

•        401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

•        Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

•        Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

•        MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

•        Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

•        Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

•        Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

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Position Details:

• Full Time, Day Shift position

• 4 - 10 hour shifts 7am - 5:30pm

• Occasional weekend rotation to meet needs of department

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Medical Devices And Tools, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we w