Operating Room Assistant

Description Attention Operating Room Assistants - FT opportunity at the New Milford HospitalMonday-Friday 7am-3:30pmSummary:Consistently cleans operating rooms and other areas in the OR Suite according to established OR Policy and Procedures. Helps with patient transfers before and after OR cases. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.Responsibilities:

40% - Consistently cleans OR areas according to established OR Policy and Procedures. Cleans and prepares OR Rooms between procedures, after terminal cleaning and total cleaning. Restocks supplies

20% - Consistently removes scrubs, used supplies and extra equipment at the end of the day. Maintains hallway free for fire and safety precautions. Keeps boxes off of the floor and out of the OR restricted areas. Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment at all times.

5% - Regularly assist with the OR. Transports patients according to proper techniques of body mechanics to protect patient and personal safety. Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of patient needs for comfort and safety. Follows through accurately to provide patients with good nursing care.

5% - Demostrates a reliable and dependable ability to follow through with designated responsibilities in the collecting, labeling and transporting of specimens to the proper area at the appropriate time. Always checks labels, type of specimen collected, including patient name and getting signatures.

5% - Consistently checks scrub sink, work sinks, restocks masks, brushes and soap containers. Cleans scrub sinks. Removes dirty brushes. Maintains the OR lounge. Empties garbage, takes trays back to kitchen.

5% - Maintains all OR work area and organizes OR scrubs and laundry. Cleans and makes stretchers and beds utilizing universal precautions. Places special equipment or positioning devices on beds.

5% - Stocks and cleans work cart for the day and after hours. Maintains warming cabinets stocked with linen. Orders supplies as needed. Stock warmer with water and saline. Routinely damp dust all furniture, carts in hallway, 9X-ray equipment, arthroscopic equipmentetc.

4% - Consistently is available and able to assist for patient positioning and transfer. Assist in positioning patient for the type of surgery being performed. Always maintains patient safety by applying the principles of body alignment.

3% - Correctly identifies patient by name, checks patient name band for correct identification, assures proper name and that band is secure on patient's wrist.

3% - Regularly provides patients with clean linen and makes or straightens beds. Assist and support all members of the health care team as needed in the performance of patient care and safety.

3% - Order supplies when necessary from materials, receives items delivered and put in proper location.

2% - Disposes of needle buckets utilizing universal precautions - temperature and humidity logs, eye wash stations�etc.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENTOther Information:Required: Read and speak conversational English. High school diploma and on-the-job training. Minimum Experience: six months Desired:Working Conditions:Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Significant occupational riskPhysical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Danbury HospitalOrg Unit: 493Department: Operating Room NMHExempt: NoSalary Range: $16.00 - $26.83 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.