Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Evening Shift
Description:
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required. C Special Skill / Aptitudes
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and standard precautions.
- Ability tocomprehendfactualmaterials presented inorientation classes andduring on the jobtrainingin order togain knowledge ofaseptictechniquesanduniversalprecautionsspecific totheoperating room.
- Successfullymeets theoutcomemeasures of askilltraining programthatincludespassing acognitiveexaminationforthe core role,withsubsequentunitspecifictraining as needed.
- Interpersonalskillsconducive to participating on aself-directedworkteam.Ability tounderstandandutilizeorganizationalstructuresandchannels ofcommunicationand policies.Ability tocommunicatewithvariouslevels ofhospitalpersonnel.
- Newhireemployees arerequired tosuccessfullycomplete a 180 day probationary period. Probationaryemployeesmay beterminated at anytime bythehospital.
- Regularemployees transferring intothis position are required tosuccessfullycomplete a 90 day trial periodduringwhich eitherthe Hospital ortheemployeemayinitiateremoval oftheemployee fromthe jobfollowingtheprovisions oftheagreement.
- Organizationalandanalyticalskillsnecessary in order tounderstand/implementOR Boardand OR roomrequirements andresolveproblems.
- Mustbe able to prioritizeeffectively,handletasks/assignments concurrentlyandaccuratelywith numerousinterruptions andmanagetime.
- Ability tostand, bend,push,pulland/orliftand carryheavymaterialsweighting up to 50poundsinaccordancewith established bodymechanics/safetyprocedures.
- Excellentcustomerserviceorientedskills necessary in order to dealeffectivelywith variouslevels ofinternalandexternalcustomersandcommunitygroups.
D.Experience
- Previousworkexperiencewith operating roominstruments or in an operating roomenvironment is preferred.
- Basic telephoneandcomputerskills highlyrecommended.
III Duties / Responsibilities:
Assistsoperatingroomstaff in facilitatingsurgicalcases,using computerizedpreference cards asresources(referencingvarioustypes of cases andsurgeons).
- Assemblessuppliesforsurgicalcasesusingprotocolsforhandling andstoring sterilesupplies.
- Assistsnursing personnel onthesterileset-up of an operative room forspecificproceduresandsurgeons.
- Obtains,cleans andsetsupequipmentneeded forsurgery. Includescleaning andassembling complicatedequipmentsuch as carouselsuctions, stirrups, OR beds and bed attachments.
- Deliversspecimenstothe appropriatePathology/Laboratory area.
- Performscarefulcleaning andflash autoclavingofspecialtyinstrumentsbetween cases.
- Cleansandreturnsequipment and/orsupplies to properstorageareas/CSR/otherdepartments.
- Assists in operation byholdingretractors orretracting to providesufficientexposureusinggoodsteriletechnique.
Preparesandtransportspatients safelywhilemaintainingmodesty.
According toestablished policyand procedure,performs betweencasecleaningwithinthe ORSuite,maintaininganeat andorganizedphysicalenvironment.
Underthe directions ofthe ORnurse,assistswith transfer,lifting and/orpositioningofpatients,utilizing correct bodymechanicsfor ananesthetizedpatient. Assistsin patient preparation byholding patient'slimbsduringprep.
Cleans,stocksandmaintainsspecialty carts andequipment. Checks andstockslinenandsolutions.Monitorsandmaintains gas tankinventory. Maintains suppliesandmaterialsin a cost effectivemanner under direction of the service coordinators.
Maintainssurgical transport carts.
- Routinelyinventoriescartsfor appropriateequipment.
- Completeswork order as appropriate.
Maintains confidentiality ofpatientrecords/information. Attends in-serviceeducation program asnecessary.
Performsadditionalsupportiveduties as directed bytheSupervisor, BoardCoordinator ordesignatedRN.
Performsscheduledand randominventoryand restocksitemswhen supplylevels reach low levels inthe ORsuites. Daily room checks, to putaway sterilesupplies.
Fill out repairforms onequipment andtake it tothe OR Materials Coordinator.Return repairedequipment and notify coordinator of all repairs sent out and returned.
Handles andstoressterilesupplies properly to protecttheintegrity ofthepackageandmaintain itssterility.
Maintain aneat, cleanworkenvironmentandutilize goodstorageanddistribution techniques (i.e., replacepreference cards,promptreturn ofequipmentfrom OR suites andhalls to properstoragelocation, proper care of lead aprons).
Processes allnecessarypaperwork/documentation accuratelyandtimely.
Collaborateswith otherpersonnelwithinthe Hospitalandoutsidethe Hospital to provideservicesthatwillassureefficient operations aremaintained indepartment (i.e.,Buildings&Grounds,BioSentry, etc).
Communicates allpertinentinformation related todepartmentsupplies andequipment promptlyandthoroughly to appropriatepersonnel.Makesrecommendationsregarding inventoryadjustmentsand operationalchangesthatmayimprovedepartmentefficiencyandeconomy ofinventory.
III Duties / Responsibilities:
Monitor OR Boardfrequently toidentifytransportation, bedrequirements,supplies,equipment andcase cartneedsfor each case. Collaborateswith otherpersonnelwithinthe Hospitalandoutsidethe Hospital to provideservicesthatwillassureefficient operations aremaintained indepartment (i.e.,Buildings&Grounds,BioSentry, etc). When assigned to Service Line Coordinator will be assisting with patient positioning, scrubbing into cases to retract, setup of service line specific equipment (Hana tables, Davinci robot etc.) as well as the preparation of case carts for the current and following days’ surgical procedures. Communicates allpertinentinformation related todepartmentsupplies andequipment promptlyandthoroughly to appropriatepersonnel.Makesrecommendationsregarding inventoryadjustmentsand operationalchangesthatmayimprovedepartmentefficiencyandeconomy ofinventory. Demonstrates andactivelypromotes anunderstanding andcommitment tothemissionof St. Joseph MercyOaklandthrough performing behaviors consistentwith the TrinityHealth Values. Maintainsaworking knowledge of applicable Federal,State,andLocallawsandregulations,the Trinity Health OrganizationalIntegrityProgram,including theStandards ofConduct, Code ofEthics, aswell asother policies and procedures in order toensureadherence in amannerthatreflects honest,ethicalandprofessionalbehaviors.
Supports andconductsone'sself in amannerconsistentwith customerserviceexpectations.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
