What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Assistant position at Madison County Hospital?
Are all hospitals the same? Not on your life. Hospitals are as different as the people who work in them. At Madison Health, our staff members know that kindness and compassion have a healing power all their own. They recognize that they each play a special role in creating a caring environment for our patients.
We are always looking for caring healthcare professionals to join our family of caregivers. Our associates are empowered to help improve the lives of others and the quality of care our patients receive.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition/Professional Development reimbursement
- Hospital paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Employee wellness program
Why London, Ohio?
London is a growing community just 25 minutes west of Columbus, OH. London offers a small town feel while still being close to metropolitan areas where you have easy access to a blend of entertainment and cultural experiences.
Primary Functions:
1. Terminal cleaning of Operating Rooms. Cleans and maintains an assigned area (including restrooms, break room, PACU, OR's, sterile processing, directors office, and Endoscopy rooms) to ensure a neat, orderly, sanitary and safe environment. Uses appropriate and pre-approved chemicals for sanitizing and cleaning ensuring compliance for infection control. Utilizes cleaning process (time, temperature, chemical and action) to meet final inspection.
2. Performs dust mopping, damp mopping, baseboard detail mopping for all hard surface floors. Utilizes appropriate floor chemical based on soil level and type of floor. Follows proper body mechanics using the “S” stoke process for equipment use. Operates and maintains all cleaning equipment including burnisher, vacuum, micro-fiber mopping system, mini-spot extractor. Performs maintenance on equipment as needed. Follows precise measures to ensure safe work practice at all times. Utilizes Caution Signs when performing any wet cleaning method.
3. Collects and disposes of trash and hazardous waste. Follows department policies and procedures for waste removal. Uses appropriate color code, labeling, packaging, storing, hauling, compacting and disposal methods to ensure correct waste stream to meet regulatory agency requirements.
4. Manually cleans, high level disinfects and stores endoscopes within the standards and protocols set by the manufacturer and the healthcare facility.
5. Communicates to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
6. Provides patients with assistance with activities of daily living. Provides additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients. Assists in transporting patients to the unit/floor. Assists in transporting patient on/off surgery bed.
7. Correctly processes and transports specimens to the lab.
8. Assists anesthesia and other surgery staff members with needs for supplies and equipment.
9. Maintains Rep Scrub vending machine ensuring products are stocked in machines on a weekly basis.
10. Utilizes scripting and key words at key times for all interactions with patients, families, visitors and hospital staff. Ensures confidentiality of patient records. Consistently meets standard inspection rating.
Experience: Experience in terminal cleaning of Operating Rooms preferred. One to three years of previous experience in cleaning preferably in a Healthcare setting. Experience with cleaning/sanitizing chemicals and housekeeping equipment also preferred.
