Job Description
Position Summary The Operating Room Assistant (OR-A) provides crucial support to surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals in the operating room. Primary responsibilities include ensuring the operating room is prepared for surgical procedures and maintaining a clean and sterile environment. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, strong multitasking abilities, and a commitment to patient safety.
The Operating Room Assistant is responsible for environmental needs in the department including management of blood and body fluids. Serves as a runner for time sensitive and clinically significant products such as stat labs and blood. The Operating Room Assistant is prompt in manner and ensures efficient, high-quality Operating Room turnover.
All areas of work are provided to achieve and maintain top-decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. All areas of work demonstrate the UNC Health Appalachian's Mission, Vision, and Values in action and approaches work in a way that reflects action, efficiency, and personal accountability. Demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective completion of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all UNC Health Appalachian team members in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment. Performs duties under direct supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation starts at 15.00 per hour.
Position Qualifications Minimum Education - High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Experience - Previous experience in an operating room or surgical setting preferred.
Required Registration/License/Certification - Completion of in-house orientation/training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile techniques.
- Strong organizational skills with effective task prioritization.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate adherence to instructions.
- Good physical stamina and dexterity for patient positioning and equipment handling.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills for teamwork.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and commitment to sterility.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication purposes.
Physical Demands - Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and mobility.
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerable sitting/standing/walking.
- Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
- Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
Working Conditions - Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases.
- Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies.
- Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift.
- Frequently per shift lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
- Frequently per hour bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches.
- Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity. About UNC Health Appalachian It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply "making life better." About UNC Health UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org. UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us. Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.
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