Operating Room Assistant DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists the professional and technical nursing staff by performing any delegated duties and, specialized procedures, and such as patient transport and positioning, handling specimens. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates the ability to perform in a sterile environment, (Under the direction of the Licensed Nurse). Utilizes the Universal Protocol as directed. Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff in OR suites. Performs delegated duties such as clip prep, assisting with sterile preps, and disposal of waste. Assists with proper positioning of patients when directed to do so. Transports patients with concern for comfort and safety. Handles specimens competently and in a timely manner anticipating the needs of the surgical team according to the daily schedule. Performs unit-specific procedures. Incorporates a Healthy workforce in daily practice. Assists in cleaning the OR, Equipment, Room Turnover & Preparation of the OR Suite. Assists in maintaining department stock levels. Call is required. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High School Diploma/GED. Entry level position Technical skills as required by department. CPR certified. Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting. The work environment may be physically confining. Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities. Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
