Brigham and Women's Hospital
Operating Room Assistant I
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Operating Room Assistant - 40 hour Rotating Days - BWH Operating Room
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:The Operating Room Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of PCA. The ORA is responsible for transporting patients, cleaning O.R.s, maintaining a clean environment, moving equipment, delivery of specimens, second scrubbing PRN, and other duties as assigned. The ORA functions as a member of the Perioperative Nursing Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients and families.Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services. Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients of all age groups, adolescence through geriatric.Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers.Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer (i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions.Is aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.Cleans operating rooms, induction rooms, set-up areas, autoclave areas, and scrub sink areas.Removes suction containers and equipment, laundry bags, and trash bags.Washes furniture and makes up O.R. beds.Clears blood from surfaces (i.e. walls, equipment, etc.).Cleans floors.Exchanges full biohazardous needle / medication waste / chemotherapy / sealed sources of radiation and radioisotopes.Anticipates and is attentive to the progress of O.R. schedule, having supplies ready for immediate use in order to meet tight deadlines of following cases.Keeps the corridors clean and free of trash and debris.Assists in retrieval, moving, set-up and return of specialized equipment and instrumentation (i.e., fracture table preparation, ICU beds, foot pedals, intact electrical cords; anesthesia carts etc.).Delivers specimens to labs (i.e. microbiology, cytology, pathology, etc.).Collects and logs specimens from refrigerators.Retrieves, delivers and returns blood products.Utilizes patient identifiers when retrieving blood products.Ensures proper hand off of products to OR staff.Creates stock lists, obtains and stocks O.R. scrub sink, sets up rooms, work stations and autoclave areas (i.e. face masks, soap, paperwork, etc.).Distributes linen.Carries out duties that are "service specific" (i.e. PACU, Amigo, Interventional Radiology etc.).Reports broken stretchers, beds and equipment.Fills out equipment repair sheet and takes broken stretchers out of circulation.Carries out standard duties which are within scope (i.e. holds limbs, assists in positioning patients).The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients (all age groups) served in the Perioperative area and Operating Rooms.Performs pre-operative surgical preps (i.e. wash site and hair clipping).
QUALIFICATIONS:High school graduate or equivalent.Able to read, understand and write English.Successful completion of Hospital Orientation.Successful completion of Departmental Orientation and Training.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Must be able to lift 40lbs independently.Must be able to push stretcher independently with a patient weighing up to 250lbs.Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members.Must constantly be alert and attentive to the progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a sterile and substerile environment requiring wearing surgical scrub attire which includes, but is not limited to scrubs, hat, mask, gloves, booties, gown and goggles. There may be times when the temperature is required to be very warm (
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:Use of supplies wisely as not to create waste. The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, requirements or skills required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement:Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:The Operating Room Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of PCA. The ORA is responsible for transporting patients, cleaning O.R.s, maintaining a clean environment, moving equipment, delivery of specimens, second scrubbing PRN, and other duties as assigned. The ORA functions as a member of the Perioperative Nursing Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guests, patients and families.Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services. Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients of all age groups, adolescence through geriatric.Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers.Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer (i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm).Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions.Is aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.Cleans operating rooms, induction rooms, set-up areas, autoclave areas, and scrub sink areas.Removes suction containers and equipment, laundry bags, and trash bags.Washes furniture and makes up O.R. beds.Clears blood from surfaces (i.e. walls, equipment, etc.).Cleans floors.Exchanges full biohazardous needle / medication waste / chemotherapy / sealed sources of radiation and radioisotopes.Anticipates and is attentive to the progress of O.R. schedule, having supplies ready for immediate use in order to meet tight deadlines of following cases.Keeps the corridors clean and free of trash and debris.Assists in retrieval, moving, set-up and return of specialized equipment and instrumentation (i.e., fracture table preparation, ICU beds, foot pedals, intact electrical cords; anesthesia carts etc.).Delivers specimens to labs (i.e. microbiology, cytology, pathology, etc.).Collects and logs specimens from refrigerators.Retrieves, delivers and returns blood products.Utilizes patient identifiers when retrieving blood products.Ensures proper hand off of products to OR staff.Creates stock lists, obtains and stocks O.R. scrub sink, sets up rooms, work stations and autoclave areas (i.e. face masks, soap, paperwork, etc.).Distributes linen.Carries out duties that are "service specific" (i.e. PACU, Amigo, Interventional Radiology etc.).Reports broken stretchers, beds and equipment.Fills out equipment repair sheet and takes broken stretchers out of circulation.Carries out standard duties which are within scope (i.e. holds limbs, assists in positioning patients).The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients (all age groups) served in the Perioperative area and Operating Rooms.Performs pre-operative surgical preps (i.e. wash site and hair clipping).
QUALIFICATIONS:High school graduate or equivalent.Able to read, understand and write English.Successful completion of Hospital Orientation.Successful completion of Departmental Orientation and Training.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Must be able to lift 40lbs independently.Must be able to push stretcher independently with a patient weighing up to 250lbs.Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies.Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects.Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members.Must constantly be alert and attentive to the progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed in a sterile and substerile environment requiring wearing surgical scrub attire which includes, but is not limited to scrubs, hat, mask, gloves, booties, gown and goggles. There may be times when the temperature is required to be very warm (
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:Use of supplies wisely as not to create waste. The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, requirements or skills required of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement:Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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