Operating Room Assistant, Caton Hill

Operating Room Assistant

Under direct supervision, provides an environmentally clean surgical area in accordance to KP standards and regulatory requirements; assists with the transportation and positioning of patients within specific Operating Room guidelines. Responsible for the storage and movement of supplies and equipment within the surgery department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains a clean and safe physical environment for patients and staff.
• Responsible for between case cleaning, terminal cleaning and assisting with room turnovers.
• Assists in transporting and/or positioning of patients.
• Executes proper use, care and handling of equipment and supplies.
• Transports supplies and specimens to the operating rooms, sterile processing department, laboratory, Pathology, and x-ray departments as required.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels in assigned areas.
• Maintains effective relationships with co-workers, staff, and physicians while adhering to the Perioperative Services Policies and Procedures.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

• General understanding of medical and aseptic techniques required.
• Effective interpersonal skills required to communicate with the nursing staff.
• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak, and see.

• Minimum of one (1) year of hospital, operating room orderly assistant or attendant experience preferred.