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Northeast Georgia Health System · 13 hours ago

Operating Room Assistant - OR - Full Time - Tue through Fri - 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

Gainesville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. The Operating Room Assistant supports safe patient care delivery by performing duties under the direction of licensed staff and supervisors, assisting with various tasks in the operating room environment.

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Responsibilities

Performs duties as assigned within Perioperative Services

Transporting patients

Demonstrates basic understanding of sterile technique related to assisting with sterile prep procedures

Assists in positioning of patients under direction of licensed staff

Prepares OR tables, cast equipment, etc. following established procedure

Readily available to assist patient care teams as needed

Regularly checking with RN in assigned OR's or charge nurse to ensure needed resources are available

Consistently communicates break/lunch coverage to RN or charge nurse

Writes contact number on whiteboard for each room assigned

Assists in rapid turnover by thorough mopping of room and removal of soiled instruments, trash and linen according to established AORN standard cleaning procedures

Reports/labels malfunctioning/broken equipment and removes from service to the appropriate repair area

Thoroughly prepares assigned OR rooms with appropriate equipment for individual patient to promote safe, efficient care

Delivers specimens to lab as needed and records information in specimen log accurately

Performs housekeeping duties according to policies & protocols

Clean cast cart after each use

Assists with cleaning of storerooms and keeps equipment clean and organized

Participates in regular cleaning schedule of equipment

Removes trash and linen from designated areas

Stocks supplies in OR rooms, warmers, scrub sinks, locker rooms

Orders linen daily

Assures adequate supply of formalin and containers

Qualification

PrioritizationTeamworkFlexibilityPositive attitudeCommunication

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Supports safe patient care delivery by performing duties at the direction of licensed staff and supervisors

Supports patient populations from neonate to geriatrics

Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures

Working within multi disciplinary teams

Demonstrates flexibility and positive attitude

Ability to prioritize effectively