Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Evening Shift
Description:
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required. C Special Skill / Aptitudes
Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and standard precautions.
Ability to comprehendfactualmaterials presented in orientation classes andduring on the job training in order to gain knowledge of aseptictechniquesanduniversalprecautionsspecific to theoperating room.
Successfullymeets the outcomemeasures of a skilltraining program thatincludespassing a cognitiveexaminationforthe core role, withsubsequentunitspecifictraining as needed.
Interpersonalskillsconducive to participating on a self-directedworkteam.Ability to understandandutilizeorganizationalstructuresandchannels of communicationand policies. Ability to communicatewithvariouslevels of hospitalpersonnel.
New hireemployees are required to successfullycomplete a 180 day probationary period. Probationary employeesmay be terminated at any time by thehospital.
Regularemployees transferring intothis position are required to successfullycomplete a 90 day trial period during which eitherthe Hospital or theemployeemayinitiateremoval of theemployee from the job followingtheprovisions of theagreement.
Organizationalandanalyticalskillsnecessary in order to understand/implement OR Board and OR room requirements andresolveproblems.
Must be able to prioritize effectively,handletasks/assignments concurrentlyandaccuratelywith numerousinterruptions andmanagetime.
Ability to stand, bend, push,pulland/orliftand carry heavymaterials weighting up to 50 poundsinaccordancewith established body mechanics/safetyprocedures.
Excellentcustomerserviceorientedskills necessary in order to deal effectivelywith variouslevels of internalandexternalcustomersandcommunitygroups.
D. Experience
III Duties / Responsibilities:
Assists operating room staff in facilitating surgical cases, using computerized preference cards as resources (referencing various types of cases and surgeons).
Assembles supplies forsurgicalcasesusing protocols forhandling andstoring sterilesupplies.
Assistsnursing personnel on thesterileset-up of an operative room for specific procedures andsurgeons.
Obtains,cleans and setsupequipmentneeded for surgery.Includescleaning andassembling complicatedequipmentsuch as carousel suctions, stirrups, OR beds and bed attachments.
Deliversspecimenstothe appropriate Pathology/Laboratory area.
Performscarefulcleaning andflash autoclaving of specialtyinstrumentsbetween cases.
Cleansandreturnsequipment and/or supplies to proper storageareas/CSR/otherdepartments.
Assists in operation by holding retractors or retracting to provide sufficientexposureusing good steriletechnique.
Prepares and transports patients safely while maintaining modesty.
According to established policy and procedure, performs between case cleaning within the OR Suite, maintaining a neat and organized physical environment.
Under the directions of the OR nurse, assists with transfer, lifting and/or positioning of patients, utilizing correct body mechanics for an anesthetized patient. Assists in patient preparation by holding patient's limbs during prep.
Cleans, stocks and maintains specialty carts and equipment. Checks and stocks linen and solutions. Monitors and maintains gas tank inventory. Maintains supplies and materials in a cost effective manner under direction of the service coordinators.
Maintains surgical transport carts.
Maintains confidentiality of patient records/information. Attends in-service education program as necessary.
Performs additional supportive duties as directed by the Supervisor, Board Coordinator or designated RN.
Performs scheduled and random inventory and restocks items when supply levels reach low levels in the OR suites. Daily room checks, to put away sterile supplies.
Fill out repair forms on equipment and take it to the OR Materials Coordinator. Return repaired equipment and notify coordinator of all repairs sent out and returned.
Handles and stores sterile supplies properly to protect the integrity of the package and maintain its sterility.
Maintain a neat, clean work environment and utilize good storage and distribution techniques (i.e., replace preference cards, prompt return of equipment from OR suites and halls to proper storage location, proper care of lead aprons).
Processes all necessary paperwork/documentation accurately and timely.
Collaborates with other personnel within the Hospital and outside the Hospital to provide services that will assure efficient operations are maintained in department (i.e., Buildings & Grounds, BioSentry, etc).
Communicates all pertinent information related to department supplies and equipment promptly and thoroughly to appropriate personnel. Makes recommendations regarding inventory adjustments and operational changes that may improve department efficiency and economy of inventory.
III Duties / Responsibilities:
Monitor OR Board frequently to identify transportation, bed requirements, supplies, equipment and case cart needs for each case. Collaborates with other personnel within the Hospital and outside the Hospital to provide services that will assure efficient operations are maintained in department (i.e., Buildings & Grounds, BioSentry, etc). When assigned to Service Line Coordinator will be assisting with patient positioning, scrubbing into cases to retract, setup of service line specific equipment (Hana tables, Davinci robot etc.) as well as the preparation of case carts for the current and following days' surgical procedures. Communicates all pertinent information related to department supplies and equipment promptly and thoroughly to appropriate personnel. Makes recommendations regarding inventory adjustments and operational changes that may improve department efficiency and economy of inventory. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
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