Operating Room Assistant

Description

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:

The purpose of the Operating Room Assistant is to perform service functions that support the delivery of patient care in the Operating Room. These functions include but are not limited to: patient transportation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and operating rooms, stocking supplies and running errands.

Responsibilities:

1. Transportation:

Safely transport patients to and from the preoperative and postoperative areas and the operating room, following safety protocols.

Assist patients with mobility issues, using wheelchairs or stretchers as required.

Check the patient's identity, monitor the patient's condition during transport, and report any changes to the nursing staff.

2. Preparation of the Operating Room:

Set up and organize the operating room for scheduled surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment are available and in proper working order.

3. Intraoperative Support/Communication/Collaboration:

Obtain necessary instruments from the sterile room or the Sterile processing department when needed.

Assist in the positioning of the patient before and during the case.

Communicate effectively regarding the status of instruments, supplies, and any issues that may arise during procedures.

Be knowledgeable about emergency procedures and protocols within the operating room.

Assist in medical emergencies, ensuring readiness to respond to unexpected changes during surgery.

4. Cleaning Between Cases:

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment.

Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including operating tables, lights, and other surfaces.

Ensure all waste, including biohazardous materials, is disposed of per hospital protocols.

5. Specimen Management:

Properly handle, and verify documented surgical specimens collected during procedures.

Ensure specimens are sent to the appropriate laboratory for analysis and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.

6. Equipment Management:

Ensure that all surgical equipment is appropriately cleaned and stored after each use.

Regularly inspect equipment for functionality and report any malfunctions or required repairs to appropriate personnel.

7. Education and Training:

Stay updated on industry best practices and hospital policies related to operating room procedures and participate in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and knowledge.

Assist in training new staff members in operating room protocols and procedures.

8. Terminal Cleaning:

Conduct comprehensive terminal cleaning of the operating room at the end of surgical days or as necessary to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Use approved cleaning agents and techniques to disinfect all surfaces and equipment. Monitor and report any maintenance or repair needs identified during cleaning processes.

9. Stocking

Stocks all non-specialty areas including scrub rooms, warmers, linen carts, holding area, turnover supplies, PPE, etc.

10. Compliance

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 211

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!