Operating Room Assistant - Nights Activation

Operating Room Assistant - Nights - 300P Activation $70K If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Night - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in receiving, caring for and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region. Other duties include: cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and providing supplies and equipment as needed. Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s). Actively participates in quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities. Attends and participates in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations and staff meetings. Completes all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner. Contributes in a positive manner to unit and department. Disposes of trash and linen per the hospital protocol. Identifies and shares recommendations for containing costs in assigned area. Maintains an effective working relationship with staff, managers, physicians, patients and their families. May perform patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures. Examples of tasks include: shave preps, non-invasive monitoring, specimen collection, ambulating and repositioning patients. May receive instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, removes items tagged "broken" by nurse, and cleans rooms and equipment according to protocol. Participates in the monitoring and documenting of quality improvement issues. Participates on unit, department or hospital committees as requested. Performs housekeeping/stocking duties in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Practices aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies. Prioritizes work using available resources. Proactively uses the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve inter-or intradepartmental problems. Responds to, documents and distributes items as requested in a timely manner. Responsible for self assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position. Supports administrative decisions and assures implementation and compliance with all department, institutional and regulatory policies and procedures. Transports/receives patients, equipment, supplies, blood products and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedure. Works with clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross trains to select anesthesia technician role functions (LPCH only). Education Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent Experience Qualifications None required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to be flexible in assignment and able to work different shifts if required Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Is productive in workflow, skills and organization Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department's policies and procedures Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices, and procedures Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region Knowledge of protocols for patient records Knowledge of role in emergency response Licenses and Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support required These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $34.96 - $39.20 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage. Apply For This Role Company Stanford Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr