Operating Room Procedural Assistant Job at Saint Joseph Health System

Saint Joseph Health System Mishawaka, IN 46545

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Reports to the supervisor of Surgery Support and works under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor of the department to which they are assigned. Provides support to the clinical team in the provision of surgical and procedural care. Assists by cleaning rooms and equipment, procuring and storing equipment, room set up and opening sterile supplies. Responsible for the transport and hand-off of specimens to lab. Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes and other equipment. Provides transportation and other assistance with patient care under the supervision of the circulator. Works as a member of the procedural team.

JOB DUTIES

1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.

3. Performs a variety of tasks such as assisting with positioning of patients for procedures, care and handling of all equipment, assists with delegated aspects of direct patient care.

4. Works in a collaborative manner in addressing patient care issues maintaining open communications with the charge nurse. Supports the charge nurse in ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, cost-effective holistic patient care.

5. Manages disinfection and proper storage of surgical equipment as well as an organized and clean storage area.

6. Shares knowledge and expertise with others. Ensures that staff members are trained and cross-trained to function independently. Assures new staff is oriented to area of specialty.

7. Performs point of use cleaning and disinfection of sterile instruments.

8. Performs high-level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes and other patient care equipment. Monitors quality and maintains records per regulatory requirements.

9. Participates in activities which promote personal/professional development.

10. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed which may include:

a. Receiving, sorting and stocking procedural supplies.

b. Maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work environment.

c. Demonstrates competency in the use of appropriate computer functions and applications.

d. Departmental stocking.

11. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.




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