Operating Room Assistant - Operating Room, Providence Hospital

Operating Room Assistant - Operating Room, Providence Hospital USA Health - 3.2 Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Patient condition reporting Surgery assistance Visual skin assessment Maintaining an organized workspace Patient transfer methods Patient safety measures implementation Operating room preparation High school diploma or GED Patient care Medical equipment cleaning Stocking Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Clean workspace maintenance Aseptic technique Entry level Healthcare facilities housekeeping

Full Job Description Overview:

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities:

Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN/board runner Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN. Cleans equipment between each patient use. Operates unit equipment as required; runs unit errands as needed. Assists with transfers and discharge. Maintains clean and neat stocked areas Keeps hallway clear of equipment. Signs/initials documentation. Reports any skin condition to RN. Responds to overhead pages. Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned. Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards. Safely transports and assists with patient positioning under anesthesia under the direction of surgeon, and nursing staff. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required. Related duties as required. Stocks supplies as needed Adheres to sterile/aseptic technique Cleans equipment, furniture, and OR suites in accordance with departmental, facility, and infection control policies. Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Preferred Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer - minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.