Operating Room Orderly

DEPARTMENT: SWM OPERATING ROOM FACILITY: Southwell Medical WORK TYPE: Full Time SHIFT: Daytime SUMMARY: The orderly is responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Orderly also assists in maintenance and sanitation of the area. Responsible for effective and efficient management of supplies and equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Correctly identifies patient before transporting using two (2) identifiers. * Transports patient safely, courteously, and in a responsible manner. * Ensures "Ticket to ride" is on chart prior to leaving inpatient unit. * Assures that the patient chart and other necessary records are present. * Assists with patient positioning as needed. * Holds patient and/or extremities for surgical prep in an aseptic manner. * Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees by recognizing safety hazards and taking corrective action when warranted. * Actively participates in room turnover including gathering equipment, assisting with positioning of patients, and other duties as directed by physician and/ or nurse. * Assists nurse with suite set up when asked. * Demonstrates competency in various table set ups and equipment. * Notifies charge nurse when leaving department for breaks, lunch, etc. * Cleans stretchers after each patient transport and leaves in highest position. * Uses proper mechanics when moving or positing patients or heavy objects. * Demonstrates understanding of Standard Precautions and use of personal protective equipment. * Follows proper policy on transportation of female patients. * Assists with stocking supplies when needed. * Routinely cleans equipment and breaks down boxes. * Takes initiative to offer assistance to coworkers. * Keeps department clean and neat. * Performs daily, weekly and quarterly cleaning procedures. * Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations and laws and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. ("TRHS") policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. * Understands and adheres to: TRHS' compliance standards as they appear in TRHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy; and HIPAA and TRHS policies regarding privacy and security of protected health information. * Demonstrates the ability to perform tasks that meet the age-specific requirements of the persons, patients, vendors, and staff that the employee is charged to interact with as required by the position. * Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs. * Attends all mandatory education programs. * Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes. * Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements. * Cross-trains in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in the department. * Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects. * Manages resources effectively. * Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment and removes malfunctioning equipment out of service with timely reporting to the appropriate personnel. * Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent

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