Operating Room Assistant (ORA) - FT

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Operating Room Assistant (ORA)

MAIN FUNCTION: Facilitates and assists with the daily flow of activities of the operating room and patient care by cleaning the operating room suites and related areas , transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Clinical Manager Surgery

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED.

BLS required

Able to assist in lifting patients into wheelchairs or beds/carts.

Able to maneuver carts, beds, or wheelchairs for patients of varying size using good body mechanics.

No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

Flexible hours during daytime shift.

Good communication/customer service skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood, body fluids, and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear barriers.

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  Denotes ADA Essential

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  Follows Appropriate Service Standards

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  Facilitate efficient Operating Room turnover and preparation for the following cases in a timely manner.

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  Transport patients, case carts, instrument trays, and specimens to and from the operating room in a safe and efficient manner.

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  Provide support to the OR suites as necessary and directed.

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  Stock supply closets in the operating rooms as directed.

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  Assist in gathering equipment necessary for the operating rooms.

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  Remove unnecessary equipment return to its proper place.

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  Understands the mechanics of carts, beds, and wheelchairs and able to operate each independently and safely.

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• Pull cases from the preference cards.

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  Assist in opening of sterile supplies as needed and directed

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• Performs additional assignments as needed and directed by the charge nurse.

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  Follows AORN and ANSI Guidelines for Perioperative Environment

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