What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Orderly/Hook Holder position at NueHealth?
Job Summary:
To ensure a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors to the Operating Room suites. To maintain a clean, orderly Operating Room with efficient turnover schedule. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Center.
Report To: EVS Manager, Director of Nursing
Supervises: None
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Demonstrates a good knowledge of housekeeping and the guidelines for infectious waste.
Demonstrates ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
Demonstrates ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
Demonstrates ability to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
Occupational Exposure:
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
Responsibilities:
- General knowledge of sterile technique.
- Is directly responsible for cleaning of all Operating Suites including equipment. Follows established housekeeping guidelines.
- Maintains all Surgery Corridors, instrument processing room and sterilization room following accepted guidelines.
- Responsible for handling of all trash in the sterile area. Will bag in appropriate bags and follow established guidelines for infectious waste.
- Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks.
- Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
- Responsible for all linen in the Operating Room area, both dirty and clean. This including stocking.
- Ability to follow written or oral instructions. Ability to work well with others and to present a neat appearance and pleasant manner.
- Takes on additional duties as asked by the Director of Nursing.
- Daily cleans and maintains OR storage room where cleaning supplies are kept.
- Stocks and maintains scrub sinks and area surrounding.
- Assists Material’s Manager with receiving and stocking of supplies in supply room, sterile receiving and operating rooms