Surgical Associate 10:45a- 7:15p with call

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Work Experience

• 1 - 2 years Previous Experience in the Operating Room (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Essential Functions

ROOM TURNOVER:

• Assists surgical team as requested to accomplish room turnover in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assist in moving and positioning patients to and from stretcher and operating room table.
• Cleaning operating rooms following principles of asepsis and disinfection to assure a clean surgical environment for patients.
• Removing trash and linen to the appropriate area between surgical procedures.
• Set up housekeeping supplies for room turnover, cleans scrub sink area, keep floors free of water spills.
• Stock scrub sinks with soap, towels, and other supplies.

NURSING AND OR STAFF SUPPORT:

• Serves as staff support for nursing personnel, OR technicians, anesthesia providers, and surgeons.
• Transport patients to and from operating room.
• Assists with surgical preps.
• Run errands to obtain supplies, equipment, blood products or take specimens to lab, Carlton Breast Center, etc.
• Assists with application or bivalving of casts.
• Understands and maintains sterile technique in operating rooms and suite during surgical procedure.
• Cleaning and moving of surgical equipment including OR tables, case carts, stretchers, electrosurgical generators, lasers, microscopes, etc.
• Maintain hallways free of obstacles to assure safe flow of patients and equipment.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.