Operating Room Aide

Job Summary:
Provides support for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Director of Nursing, OR Manager and OR Nurses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

. Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy. Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.

. Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.

. Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patient's care & privacy. Utilizes standard points covered in scripting.

. Performs indirect patient care. Assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.

. Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.

. Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.

. Acts proactively to anticipate need for patient's comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.

. Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.

. Accountable to stock all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.

. Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Compliance Responsibilities

Compliant with all federal and state statues including OSHA. Compliant with all AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) standards and ASPAN and OV Policies.

Job Requirements

. BLS: American Heart Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

. High School education

. Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable

. Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills

. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations

. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

. Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests

. Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients

Physical Demands

. Physically demanding, high-stress environment

. Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

. Pushing and pulling heavy objects

. Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients

. Manual and finger dexterity

. Hand and eye coordination

. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time

. Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds

. Working with lead apron if indicated

. Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range

. Working under stressful conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Medical: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mc Lean, VA 22102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person