OR Assistant I - OR - 17th Street

About the Job

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Department: OR - 17th Street

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.100000

Work Type: 1 to 31 Hours Pay Period

Work Schedule: ENTERSCHED - Please Select Schedule!

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

What You'll Do

Summary:

The Operating Room Assistant I reports to the Manager and Assistant Managers and works under the direction of the Professional Registered Nurse. The Operating Room Assistant I is responsible of assisting with care of patients. 

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates aseptic and sterilization techniques and assists the circulating nurse in any way possible during surgical procedures. 

2. Assists with case prep, turnover, maintenance of property functions supplies and equipment. 

3. Reviews preference cards and gathers appropriate equipment and supplies. 

4. Returns supplies and equipment appropriately per protocol. 

5. Maintains cleanliness in assigned work area. 

6. Orders supplies needed for patients and replenishes stock. 

7. Participates in performance initiatives. 

8. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines. 

9. Maintains professional accountability by participating in in-services, committees, and staffing needs.

Position Requirements

Credentials:

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma

Other information:

Experience: Six months in a clinical setting preferred. 

Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications. 

Other Information

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