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Minimum Qualifications

• BLS certified if wheeling patients out after recovery and discharge.
• Cooperative work attitude toward and with co-employees, management, patients, visitors and physicians, and ability to communicate with others effectively and respectfully.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Physical strength to move and lift equipment safely.

Essential Functions

• General Cleaning Duties
• Assist with operating room turnover, cleans the operating rooms and surgical equipment as assigned after surgery using universal precautions according to the standards of practice.
• Collects soiled linen from the ORs, SPD, Pre-op/PACU, and locker rooms, places in soiled utility bin.
• Terminally cleans stretchers at the end of the day, and when the OR is finished with them but before placing in PACU.
• Performs various general cleaning duties to maintain surgical suite in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs all assigned errands and duties promptly.
• Sets up mop buckets as needed to assist all team members.
• Restocking Duties:
• Assist with the stocking of supplies in the peri-anesthesia and peri-operative areas.
• Restocks the ORs with linens and supplies.
• Refill the blanket warmer and fluid warmer as needed throughout the day.
• Assists with inventory quarterly per policy.
• Assists with checking outdates monthly, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Restocks clean supply room when deliveries arrive.
• Restocks scrub sinks and cabinets (mask, brushes, booties, soaps, etc.…)

• Patient Care Duties

• Maintains BLS certification.
• Practices aseptic hand washing according to CDC policy and guidelines.
• Assist with patient transferring in perioperative areas.
• Demonstrates awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family rights, as identified by the hospital, and in compliance with HIPPA.
• Understands the protocol for responding to emergency situations.
• General Duties
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and educational requirements as appropriate.
• Communicates all pertinent information, including findings, problems, concerns, or ideas to the assigned nurse, utilizing appropriate lines of authority, in a timely and effective manner.
• Seeks guidance and assistance from the assigned nurse or Team Lead when knowledge base and skill level is in question.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control and isolation procedures. At all times, adheres to the Facility policies and procedures and scope of practice.
• Assists orientation of new employees, when appropriate.
• Responds promptly to overhead pages.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, converse, listen, and walk, sometimes pushing or carrying items needed.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range: $41,000.00-$46,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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