Operating Room Assistant (ORA)

Job description

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)