To function as an essential member of the surgical team focused on OR suite preparation, instrument processing and patient transportation.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the transportation of patients and with meeting the needs of patients awaiting surgery.
• Assists with housekeeping duties (dusting & reorganizing) all supply areas and closets.
• Maintains linen supply in department.
• Obtains supplies requested by surgical team before and during surgery.
• Operates autoclaves and sterrad machines.
• Run diagnostics and autoclave biological indicators.
• Assists with operating room preparation prior to surgery. Damp dust all furniture.
• Assists with positioning and moving patients under the direction of RN. Supports extremitites during skin prep.
• Responsible for the proper handling and cleaning of all instruments.
• Knowledgeable about specialty instruments in regards to decontamination, sterilization and reprocessing.
• Maintains instrument sets with proper functioning instruments and initiates repairs when needed.
• Assists with breaking down setups after operations and preparing O.R. suite for next case.
• Assists with restocking room closets and supply areas.
• Prepares supplies and equipment according to surgeons preference lists for next day's cases.
• Performs errands as needed to other departments.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed for instrument processing.
• Prepares instruments for transport to CS for processing
• Maintains instrument storage areas to include specialty carts.
• Cleans and defrosts refrigerators in staff lounge weekly.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Prior OR experience preferred

• H.S. Diploma

• On the job

• BLS Certification

About Us:

HealthAlliance Hospital

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement