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Operating Room Support Assistant (ORSA) - Main Operating Room (OR) - Rotating

VCU Health
Richmond, Virginia, US
Full-time

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted through June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply

The OR Support Assistant I supports the Operating Room staff by preparing case carts, maintaining supplies and equipment, and maintaining a safe and functional environment for all age groups.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire : N / A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment : AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED : N / A Experience PREFERRED : 6 months 1 year working in an Operating Room environment strongly preferred Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and supplies preferred.

Organizational skills and ability to multitask.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Education / training REQUIRED : Completion of state recognized CNA program;

or Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum or VCU / MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261 or Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses.

  • Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinicalrotation in that area; or Completion of EMT program;
  • or Completion of medical assistant program; or One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years;

or One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) year Education / training PREFERRED : N / A Independent action(s) required : Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and / or RN.

in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy / procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor : time / schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard;

and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job Duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and / or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) : N / A Additional position requirements : OR Support Assistants work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager / Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and / or as needed.

Age Specific groups served : All age groups Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) : Physical : Lifting 50-100 lbs.

Other : describe exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities : Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental / Sensory : Problem solving, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional : Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.

30+ days ago
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