OR Aide

Surgical Team Assistant

Assists the Surgical Team in intraoperative care of the perioperative patient. Responsible for OR room set-up, turnover, cleaning and handling of instruments, supplies and preparation of room by obtaining equipment, case carts and opening of supplies. Assists with patient transportation and obtains patient beds as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties between cases when required. Handles specimens and any errands as necessary. Stocks, cleans, and maintains the supplies, machines, and equipment used by the anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and Operating Room Staff in the hospital operating rooms.

Qualifications

Certifications : Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

Job function of ORA crosses roles of HCT, SPD Tech, Patient Transport, and EVS Staff. Assist in maintaining accurate inventories of supplies and materials; receive, move and stock supplies and materials in accordance with prescribed procedures. Clean, sterilize and assemble instruments, supplies and equipment required for procedures. Maintain accurate inventory of products. Assists with skin prep of surgical site by holding limbs, demonstrating aseptic technique. Demonstrates aseptic technique while opening supplies. Cleans / disinfects surgical suite, including housekeeping functions : Cleaning of all horizontal surfaces, Cleaning of high touch areas as defined by AORN. Cleans floor using a proper detergent disinfectant and removes organic debris and trash. Removes soiled linen, trash and suction canisters. Transports patients to and from OR, which includes obtaining bed / cart and transferring of patient. Fill and stock formalin containers Transport patients to and from Operating Room Decontaminate and sterilize instruments and instrument sets as needed. Move case carts to proper location prior to and following surgery Hold patient limbs for prepping Help transfer patient from bed / cart to OR table and OR table to bed / cart Maintain Oxygen and other gases storage used in the OR setting Stock and maintain substerile areas Monitor Refrigerator and Warmer temps Perform required autoclave testing per policy Cycle and troubleshoot Neptune Suction Equipment as needed.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation range for this position is $15per hour - $24.32per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.