Operating Room Assistant
Location: South Bend, Indiana
Description: Memorial Hospital of South Bend is currently interviewing Operating Room Assistant right now, this vacancy will be assigned in Indiana. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Schedule
7 am - 3:30 pm
Hours Per Pay Period
8 Hour Shift; PRN
Responsibilities
SUMMARY
Reports to the Director, ! Patient Care Services/Supervisor in the assigned area.
Provides technical support services to the surgical team.
Assists in the peri-operative care in a technical support staff function; communicates with surgeons, anesthesiologists and surgical services staff, interdepartmental communication, Sterile Processing, Distribution, Lab, Blood Bank, Pharmacy, and Housekeeping.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Sets up assigned operating rooms by:
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Obtaining equipment, sterile supplies and positioning aids.
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Checking case carts for completion.
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Assembling and understanding functioning of operating room equipment (e.g.,
fracture table, positioning aides, microscopes, anesthesia machines, etc.)
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Assures smooth functioning of activities in the Center Core by:
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Answering telephone, intercom and pages.
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Assisting in maintai! ning and ordering inventory and date checking supplies.
Ordering case carts from Sterile Processing and returning sterile supplies to shelves utilizing proper aseptic techniques.
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Maintains assigned operating rooms, designated rooms, and other areas by:
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Removing trash and soiled linens; replacing with clean linen and trash bags.
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Washing and preparing instruments and surgical equipment and maintaining operating room equipment.
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Checking supply levels in designated areas; reordering as needed to maintain par level.
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Storing unused sterile items in appropriate place.
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Transporting equipment to designated areas and storing equipment.
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Assists nurse/physician with patient care by:
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Transporting, lifting and positioning patients.
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Assisting with the application of cast and splint material.
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Performing hair removal and s! urgical preps.
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Following proper identification procedures prior to giving care.
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Attaching patient to cardiac monitor and pulse oximeter.
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Hanging non-medicated IV solutions with direct supervision of licensed nurse.
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Correcting IV pump alarms.
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Emptying, measuring and recording foley, ileostomy/colostomy and/or gastric drainage bags and emptying and changing suction containers.
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Maintains clean, orderly environment by:
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Cleaning OR, restricted or unrestricted areas, offices, and public areas.
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Cleaning OR's between cases and terminally per OR policies and procedures.
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Maintaining floors and carpeting using prescribed equipment and procedures.
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Replacing light bulbs and cleaning light fixtures as needed.
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Cleaning, disinfecting, and emptying all waste rec! eptacles.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Maintains knowl! edge, skills and competence in areas or responsibility by:
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Attending in-services and department meetings; also participating in continuing education and attending conferences as approved.
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Contributes to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the department by:
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Assisting in the arrival and discharge of patients in OR.
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Providing courier services as needed, including delivering, retrieving or returning supplies, equipment, blood, etc.
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Assisting in the orientation of new staff to routines of the OR.
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Performing other job related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Requires successful completion of a practical and written Heart Saver CPR exam with a 90% or higher passing rate prior to the completion of the incumbent's 90 day introductory period.
2.
Requires basic knowledge of safety, depa! rtmental, hospital and emergency disaster procedures.
3.
Requires basic knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures, maintenance of aseptic technique, isolation techniques, and post mortem care procedures.
4.
Requires knowledge of maintenance and care of surgical supplies and equipment.
5.
Requires ability to read and write at such level as to comprehend doctor preference cards and order case carts and supplies legibly and clearly.
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Demonstrates verbal ability necessary to communicate with patients and cognitive ability to understand instructions received from nursing staff.
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Demonstrates ability to work independently, establishing priorities, working effectively in an environment with interruptions and maintaining cooperative relationships with nursing staff and other personnel in all areas.
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Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to Memorial Health System! ¿s mission and values and the organization¿s goal of providing world ! class service by following Memorial's Performance Essentials.
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Requires physical ability and stamina (i.e., to lift objects of minimum 50 pounds, to position and lift patients of all sizes and weights and to stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time without relief) to perform the essential functions of the position.
The above level of knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a planned instructional operating room sponsored orientation; and one year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital with operating room experience preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Works in the Operating Room environment and is exposed to physically, emotionally and mentally demanding situations.
2.
May be exposed to punctures from needles, cuts from instruments, infections, exposure to electrical shocks, l! aser technology, and some exposure to x-rays.
Effective Date:
7/16/92
Revision Date:
7/01/96, 8/15/02, 07/25/05, 07/25/08
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:55:07 GMT
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