WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Operating Room Assistant (ORA)

MAIN FUNCTION

Facilitates and assists with the daily flow of activities of the operating room and patient care by cleaning the operating room suites and related areas , transporting patients and equipment, stocking supplies, and performing other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Clinical Manager Surgery

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or

GED. BLS

required Able to assist in lifting patients into wheelchairs or beds/carts. Able to maneuver carts, beds, or wheelchairs for patients of varying size using good body mechanics. No written disciplinary action within the last 12 months.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES

Flexible hours during daytime shift. Good communication/customer service skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood, body fluids, and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear barriers. Denotes ADA Essential Follows Appropriate Service Standards Facilitate efficient Operating Room turnover and preparation for the following cases in a timely manner. Transport patients, case carts, instrument trays, and specimens to and from the operating room in a safe and efficient manner. Provide support to the OR suites as necessary and directed. Stock supply closets in the operating rooms as directed. Assist in gathering equipment necessary for the operating rooms. Remove unnecessary equipment return to its proper place. Understands the mechanics of carts, beds, and wheelchairs and able to operate each independently and safely. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pull cases from the preference cards. Assist in opening of sterile supplies as needed and directed ____________________________________________________________________________________ Performs additional assignments as needed and directed by the charge nurse. Follows AORN and ANSI Guidelines for Perioperative Environment ____________________________________________________________________________________ Monday to Friday, No weekends, No Holidays 2 - 12 hours shifts per week (0600-1830)