Surgical Services Assistant, Operating Room

  Job Summary: Performs daily environmental cleaning of all operating rooms according to established policies/procedures. Assists in patient positioning, transfer and transport as directed by clinical and/or medical staff. Serves as courier for transport of specimens, equipment and supplies to and from hospital. Assists with room preparation by retrieving necessary equipment for surgical cases. 

Education: High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required.

 Certifications, Licensures and Registrations: Credential Primary Source Verification Required/Preferred CPR certification (BLS Course C) American Heart Association Required* * or must meet requirements for restricted CPR certification. Experience # of Years Type of Experience Required/Preferred 1+ Surgical Setting Experience Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Successful completion of General Hospital Orientation. - Successful completion of specialty/subspecialty orientation. - Possess excellent communication skills. - Ability to understand and follow the directions. - Excellent interpersonal and computer skills required. 

Job Specific Duties: Equipment & Supplies Checks proper function and safety of all equipment prior to use. Gathers equipment needed for room set up. Assists in case setups with essential equipment and supplies as directed by circulating nurse. Assists in preparation of room set up before and between surgical procedures. Specimen Handling Transports operative specimens as directed by circulating nurse/charge nurse. Safety & Compliance Utilizes principles of safety and body mechanics in transferring, turning, moving, and lifting the patient, obtaining assistance from other staff as needed. Observes principles of sterile technique related to operative attire, sterile set ups, draping, moving within sterile area, correcting breaks in technique. Strictly adheres to Universal Precautions. Communication Keeps Unit Coordinator informed of any issues/concerns relating to a safe, clean surgical environment. Recognizes and follows appropriate supervisory channels for communication and/or problem solving. Teamwork Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers. Participates with RN using team approach to plan and carry out daily work/room assignments. Time Management Utilizes time wisely when patient census is low or daily responsibilities are completed (i.e., QAI activities, restocking supplies, cleaning activities, etc.) Completes assigned downtime activity and documents completion on posted activity list. Professional Growth Performs on-going/annual self-assessment in relation to performance requirements, seeks assistance from leadership when learning needs arise. Promotes efficiency and cooperation by maintaining a professional and positive attitude. Assumes responsibility for own continuing education. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs as patient census allows. Assumes responsibility for reading and initialing minutes of meetings if unable to attend. Participates in lead SSA role as designated by Managment. Professionalism Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned by management. UNC Health Care Employee Standards Communication: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Collaboration: Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals. Service: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Safety: Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes. Accountability: Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks. Improvement: Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change. 

Workplace Requirements Employee Health: Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations. Credentials: Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (if applicable for the position). 

Job Competency: Complies with requirements for job specific competency testing and demonstrates and communicates proficiency in skills required (if applicable to position). Corporate Compliance: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Corporate Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual testing) and 100% compliance wi