OR Assistant

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events 

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent is required.
• One year of EVS experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Performs room turnover between cases in an efficient manner, following Universal Blood and Body Fluid (UBBF) precautions and utilizing Personal Protective Eyewear (PPE).
• Performs terminal cleaning of OR suites following a predetermined schedule on a rotational basis using PPE and following UBBF Guidelines.
• Maintains the cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of substerile rooms and scrub sink areas.
• Monitors the surgery schedule and watches par levels in supply and patient care areas.
• Communicates to Materials Management/Buyer regarding the need for additional supplies and assist in the restocking of those areas.
• Practices safe working methods and universal precautions, utilizes PPE to avoid injury to self and others.
• Is familiar with precautions and handles hazardous material in such a way to protect self and coworkers.
• Is familiar with the principles of Aseptic Technique and maintains a safe distance from the sterile field when performing job functions in the OR environment.
• Dons appropriate surgical attire within the semi-restricted and restricted areas of the OR which includes surgical scrubs, hair covering, and masks where indicated.
• Understanding of traffic patterns is displayed.
• Promotes cost containment by utilizing equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists in the safe transfer and transport of patients using proper body mechanics.
• Assist with patient positioning under the direction of an RN or Physician.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Provides anesthesiologist support as a physician extender and part of the patient care team.
• Is familiar with anesthesia machines and is responsible for maintaining proper working order of the machines.
• Performs any other duties assigned.