Or Assistant

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. 

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:
·    Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
·    Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
·    Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
·    Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
·    Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
·    And much more…

The OR Assistant will function as a member of the surgical team under the direct supervision and direction of the registered perioperative nurse. 

The OR Assistant assists in the OR function by cleaning and preparing operating rooms, safely transporting patients, retrieving and decontaminating equipment, stocking general supplies in the operating rooms. 

May provide limited patient care by assisting with opening supplies before surgery. 

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
 • Assist with patient care as directed by RN, this may include transporting patients, assisting with patient admission, care transfer, and discharge
 • Assist RN to provide appropriate environment, equipment, transport devices, and supplies according to age, size, weight and condition of patient 
• Report all observations concerning patients to RN
 • Utilize infection control principles, maintain orderly, clean, safe environment, may utilize Aseptic Technique, while performing duties
 • Support department as needed by ordering and organization of forms, and by maintaining stock levels
 • Assist with changeover activities
 • Be possibly requested to cross train and to assist with orientation of perioperative assistants
 • Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, by contributing to the team to meet department needs, offering assistance to others, carrying fair share of the workload, and coordinating patient care with other members of the team
 • Contribute to resolving conflict. Utilize problem-solving skills to promote a positive work environment and seeks assistance in resolving conflict when needed 
• Demonstrate department accountability; contribute to and attend department staff and/or education meetings; participate in department projects or committees; use downtime productively 

Qualifications: 
Required qualifications for this position includes:
 • High School Diploma -OR- GED
 • Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire
 • Basic computer skills are desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.    Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
2.    Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
3.    Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
4.    Ability to communicate clearly healthcare team. Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information and follow-up. 
5.    Requires manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
6.    Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
7.    Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
8.    Ability to remain focused and organized. 

EEOC Statement:
Harris Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.