Operating Room Assistant I

Job Description - Operating Room Assistant I (3299099)Operating Room Assistant - 40 hour Evening - BWH Operating RoomThe 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 patients, 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, from 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 a 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.Clean rooms (operating rooms, induction rooms, set-up areas, autoclave areas, scrub sink areas).Remove suction containers and equipment, laundry bags, trash bags.Wash furniture and make up O.R. beds.Clean off blood from surfaces (i.e. walls, equipment, etc.).Clean floors.Exchange full biohazardous needle/medication waste/chemotherapy/sealed sources of radiation and radioisotopes.Anticipates and is attentive to the progress of the O.R. schedule, has supplies ready for immediate use in order to meet tight deadlines of following cases.Keep the corridors clean and free of trash and debris.Assist 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.).Delivery of specimens to labs (i.e. microbiology, cytology, pathology, etc.).Collect and log specimens from refrigerators.Retrieving, delivery, and return of blood products.Utilizes patient identifiers when retrieving blood products.Ensures proper handoff of products to OR staff.Creates stock lists, obtain and stock O.R. scrub sink, set-up rooms, workstations, and autoclave areas (i.e. face masks, soap, paperwork, etc.).Carry out duties that are “service specific” (i.e. PACU, Amigo, Interventional Radiology, etc.).Filling out equipment repair sheet and taking broken stretchers out of circulation.Carry out standard duties which are within scope (i.e. hold limbs, assist 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 patients 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 healthcare members.Must constantly be alert and attentive to the progress of the 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.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.Primary Location

Work Locations

75 Francis StJob

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Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)Schedule

Full-timeStandard Hours: 40Shift

Evening JobPosted Shift Description: Rotating Evenings

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