What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Aide position at OrthoVirginia?
OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, experience OR-Aide to join our outpatient operatory! On-Call, Holiday, and Weekend coverage is required. Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding package includes: competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.
Position Summary
The Patient Care Tech is responsible for assisting the operating room staff in the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care for all patient populations.
Primary Functions & Accountabilities
- Replenish all linens in cabinets and warmers.
- Restock linen cart from Linen Company as needed.
- Set up preop bays for morning and as needed throughout the day.
- Cleans and disinfects all items that come in contact with patient after each use.
- Strips all linen, disinfects stretcher or chair, and remakes with clean linen for next use.
- Replenish supplies as used to maintain an adequate PAR level.
- Move patients when needed.
- Holds patients for preps.
- Assist operating room staff with turnover of rooms between cases.
- Assist with the unpacking and restocking of supplies.
- Possess and provide good customer service skills.
- Protect patient's rights, dignity, and privacy.
- Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
- Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
- Maintain required competencies.
- Pursue professional growth with no less than 10 contact hours of education.
- Attend required meetings and educational sessions.
- Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy of all appropriate information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must be able to multi-task with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional customer service skills and focus
- Must be comfortable assessing situations and resolving or escalating as required
- Able to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff payers and team members
- Strong working knowledge with insurance authorizations, limitations/coverage, eligibility, billing, insurance regulations, insurance benefits and appeal processes
- Must be able to understand and explain most insurance and billing questions as it pertains to the patient
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Six months of Operating Room Technician experience
- BLS certification
- Basic Computer Skills
Physical Demands
- Physically demanding, high-stress environment
- Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Pushing and pulling heavy objects
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting supplies
- Manual and finger dexterity
- Hand and eye coordination
- Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
- Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
- Working irregular hours including evenings
Pre-Employment background check, drug screen and TB test required for all new hires.
OrthoVirginia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
