Operating Room Orderly / Hook Holder, FULL TIME, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Operating Room Orderly / Hook Holder, Full Time, Ambulatory Surgery Center

To ensure a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors to the Operating Room suites. To maintain a clean, orderly Operating Room with an 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

Education :

Required : High School or better.

Experience :

Required : 1 year : OR

Preferred : Hooking holding, surgical assist

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