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OR Assistant II - Per Diem, Westwood Main OR
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What they do
A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$57,167 / year median in California
+15% projected growth
Job Description
OR Assistant II - Per Diem, Westwood Main OR UCLA Health - 4.1 Los Angeles, CA Job Details Per diem 15 hours ago Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) TJC Surgery assistance Customer service Moving OR experience Operating room preparation Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Preparing medical treatment area Operating room inventory management Sterile processing regulatory compliance Cleaning Equipment maintenance Patient transport Communication skills Cross-functional communication Disinfecting cleaning technique Hazardous materials regulations Full Job Description Description Are you interested in joining a dynamic, fast-paced environment? The incumbent will perform duties as an Operating Room Assistant to include: patient moving and transport, blood products, specimens, and equipment transport; equipment maintenance, room readiness, restocking supplies, cleaning soiled supplies, storing and distributing anesthesia support materials. Other duties include but are not limited to customer service and departmental efficiencies. The OR Assistant is under the direct supervision of the Clinical Support Manager and Supervisors. Assignments are given according to organizational goals. Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with: Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job: Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50lbs. or more, constant (80-90% of the time). Dexterity to operate equipment. Communication skills to take direction or instructions. Ability to articulate with a diverse and multidisciplinary team. Awareness of potential exposure to injury of hazardous materials. Knowledge of disinfectants germicides, and sterilants. Knowledge of infection control, AORN, and AAMI standards related to job functions.