Surgical Attendant - 40 hrs / wk, 2nd shift

Surgery Attendant

The purpose of this position is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of assigned OR suite. Prioritizes tasks and manages time appropriately. Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
• Identifies proper selection of OR tables for proper position, surgery and weight of patient, as well as proper utilization of OR equipment and supplies in the room.
• Demonstrates understanding of sterile techniques utilized in the preparation and completion of surgical procedures. Demonstrates ability to scrub hands and properly gown and glove to help in surgery under the direction of the surgeon, scrub or registered nurse. Demonstrates the ability to properly clip hair and apply surgical antisepsis.
• Demonstrates an understanding of proper cleaning techniques specific to the operating room and demonstrates the ability to recognize proper sterilization for surgical instruments prior to opening. Assuring sterility when opening sterile items when opening and preparing a room.
• Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.
• Wears and maintains proper handling of vocera and pager.
• Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in transport and positioning of patients.
• Assists anesthesia and the nurse in proper positioning and prevention of skin and tissue injury.
• Responsible for patient care and safety. Complies with National Patient Safety Goals and other regulatory requirements. Speaks up if safety is a concern. Promptly reports safety risks and takes action to correct them.
• Properly demonstrates the appropriate use of the laser and ensures patient and associate safety during laser procedures.
• Promotes a clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items.
• Assists with OR Room Turnover by disassembling room after use, gathering trash, disposing of fluids, assists with washing / sanitizing of equipment, prepares equipment needed for next case.
• Labels and reports malfunctioning equipment to charge nurse once it has been removed from service.
• Responsible for OR stocking of supplies in room cabinets, notifies appropriate staff when items are low.

Required Qualifications :

Physical Demands : This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must help transport patients.