Operating Room Assistant (ORA)

WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

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

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

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)