OVERVIEW
The O.R. Assistant supports the operating room team by performing assigned patient care and support tasks. Responsibilities include processing and stocking supplies, maintaining and transporting equipment, ensuring operating rooms are properly prepared, and performing housekeeping duties throughout the O.R. suite to promote a safe, clean, and efficient surgical environment.
Schedule: 32 hours per week
Shift: Days
Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, Janesville, WI
Pay Range: $16.89 - $24.49
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient care activities as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures.
Responsible for orientation of new partners to turning rooms, courier responsibilities, preparations of patients, use of laptop, supply maintenance, and new purchases and validation of equipment.
Keeps abreast of established environmental standards (Infection control, OSHA, CDC JCAHO, State, etc)
Ability to properly dispose of hazardous material (blood, sharps, waste containers, etc) and laser tanks (CO2)
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Completion of Mercyhealth patient assistant orientation and competency required.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must show patience and ability to remain calm.
Ability to treat patients with dignity and respect.
PAY RANGE:
$16.89 - $24.49
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
