Operating Room Staff Assistant - Full Time

Short Hills Surgery Center, located in Millburn, N.J. is seeking a Full Time Operating Room Staff Assistant to join our exceptional healthcare team. SHSC is a fast-paced, AAAHC-Certified state of the art facility. Our multi-specialty same-day surgery center has all the accreditations of a traditional hospital, but we set a higher standard for physician and nursing care. The result: our high patient satisfaction scores and low infection rates. Our 25,000-square-foot facility features six major operating rooms, two minor surgery rooms, and 24 recovery beds, including four private rooms, all within an upscale, comfortable atmosphere.

Ambulatory surgery experience is preferred and BLS certification within three months of hire is required.

Essential Functions Include:

• Appropriately collects and/or distributes clean linen and disposes of soiled linen
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment both mechanical and electrical
• Disposes of trash and dirty linen
• Appropriately collects, transports, and boxes regular waste and hazardous waste in accordance with policies and state regulations
• Appropriately cleans OR suites and Procedure Room using proper cleaning solutions as prescribed by the Center’s policies and procedures
• Appropriately cleans/dusts OR corridors, moving carts and equipment as needed
• Appropriately cleans horizontal surfaces, scrub sinks, and floors
• Assists OR staff with patient positioning
• Assists in OR room turnover
• Assists with patient transfer if needed
• Maintains logs for the facility; daily, weekly, monthly
• Empties all trash receptacles in the OR hallway daily/as needed and removes from facility as needed
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding correct disposal of used needles and syringes into proper SHARPS containers
• Always provides notification for unscheduled absences in accordance with Surgery Center’s policies and procedures
• Consistently complies with lunch and break time allowances in accordance with Surgery Center procedures and staffing needs

Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Previous experience in assisting in patient care activities and environmental service experience is preferred.

We offer competitive compensation and a friendly, dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to their own and company enrichment initiatives.

A competitive Health and Wellness Benefit Plan is available for the eligible candidate. Only candidates meeting eligibility requirements will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Millburn, NJ 07041: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person