40 hpw Clinical Attendant, Operating Room

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40 hpw; 8-hr shifts; 6a-2:30p; Mon-Sat

Job Description:

Observes and respects the personal privacy and confidentiality of information with regard to patients, physicians and co-workers. Adheres to code of conduct at all times and addresses patients in a courteous and respectful manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Observes and respects the personal privacy and confidentiality of information with regard to patients, physicians and co-workers.
• Adheres to code of conduct at all times and addresses patients in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Supports new attendant staff by acting as role model and mentor.
• Consistently complies with hospital policies and procedures for infection control and hazard communication standard including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Adheres to OR/PACU Dress Code
• Cleans and maintains all anesthesia & operating room equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Reviews OR schedule/Case Board for case schedule in order to bring appropriate supplies and equipment outside the Operating Room in preparation for Room Turnover.
• Sets up all OR specialty tables in preparation for each procedure.
• Identifies and transports patients safely between inpatient units, DSU, operating rooms and PACU as needed
• Assists in positioning and transfer of patients from stretcher and/or O.R. bed with full regard for patient privacy, patient safety and personal and staff safety.
• Properly performs room turnover using established interim cleaning procedures.
• Ensures stretcher/ inpatient bed/ oxygen is available outside operating room prior to conclusion of case
• Cleans operating rooms, MSTA rooms, PACU cubicles, work areas and major equipment (including O.R. beds, stretchers, etc.) between cases on a timely basis.
• Collaborate with materials management to ensure adequate and appropriate anesthesia and operating room supplies are available at all times.
• Manage all inventory par levels and demonstrates proficient computer skills to enter electronic materials management orders daily
• Organize and maintain anesthesia work room to enable all Anesthesia personnel to find items easily
• Maintain routine specialty carts in readiness at all times (malignant hyperthermia cart, difficult airway and pediatric cart, nerve block cart)
• Provides timely assistance to the anesthesia provider and surgical team through continuous monitoring of OR room operations and needs.
• Cleans, restock, changes filters and reassembles anesthesia equipment, checking all equipment and alarms for proper functioning between all cases daily, in all ORs, OB, Endo, and CV lab.
• Stocks anesthesia carts and supplies in all operating rooms, OB, Cardiovascular Center, and endoscopy units on a daily basis.
• Assist in putting away OR supplies
• Knowledge of care, preparation, isolation and cleaning of flexible intubating scopes and glidescopes
• Checks status of oxygen tanks on stretchers to ensure O2 is always available for patient transport.
• Handles all noninfectious and contaminated waste according to policy.
• Manages waste management systems according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Manages oxygen and carbon dioxide tanks as instructed.
• Stocks and/or assists with stocking all operating room(s) cabinets and warming cabinet.
• Stocks O.R. linen cart.
• Performs errand services to other hospital departments.
• Places soiled linen (bed linen, staff scrubs) in proper bags and into proper receptacle.
• Keeps coffee room clean and neat. Empties trash throughout the day.
• Cleans and defrosts refrigerator according to schedule.
• Assists with returning equipment and carts to equipment room and maintaining neatness of that room.
• Assists with delivering of stat specimens to the lab or pathology.
• Retrieves blood or blood products from the blood bank.
• Transports tissue specimens and blood products in a timely manner according to policy.
• Enters requisitions for repair of broken equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to function during urgent and emergent situations.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required:

• HS Diploma
• Ability to work in surgical services environment.
• Ability to work at a quick pace with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral directions in English at the 12th grade level.

Registration/Certification:

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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