Operating Room Assistant - Main Operating Room (Full time) Evenings
Job description
1. Prepares the operating room including opening sterile supplies and creating a sterile field, attaching special procedure mechanisms to operating room tables and chairs, and connecting and setting up complex clinical equipment (i.e. disposable transducers and irrigation systems) to ensure rapid case turnover. Operates sterilization equipment and flash sterilizes instruments as necessary to expedite cases and room turnover. Assists with other operating room turnover functions, i.e., removing soiled suction canisters, trash, linen, instrumentation and equipment.
2. Under the direction of the nurse of physician, assists with patient positioning for all types of surgical procedures in the operating room. Maintains proper body alignment to reduce injury to nerves and soft tissues. Assists in the lifting and/or transferring of patients to and from OR tables, wheelchairs, carts, and beds.
3. Assists with determining equipment priorities and inventory needs. Stocks disposable operating room supplies and notifies charge person of defective instrumentation. Monitors expiration dates of sterile supplies and medications.
4. Utilizes the physician’s preference card to gather appropriate supplies and equipment for surgical cases. Maintains operating room equipment by assisting in set-up, cleaning/decontamination and storage. Transports specimens to laboratory, mammography, etc. Transports supplies and equipment to and from the main OR and other areas of the hospital as needed.
5. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies and procedures
1. High school graduate, or equivalent.
2. Completion of a nurses' assistant training course, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation preferred.
3. Minimum of six months experience working in a patient care setting required.
4. Current CPR certification.
6. Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics preferred.
7. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with hospital staff, patients and physicians.
8. The organizational skills necessary to prioritize responsibilities and duties so they are performed in a proficient manner.
9. The analytical skills necessary to assess and respond to physician, staff, and patient needs.
10. The ability to retain professionalism and remain calm and poised in difficult situations.
11. The verbal and written English skills necessary to clearly and effectively communicate information.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
2. Flow of work requires concentrated mental, visual, and auditory attention most of the time. Concentrated mental, visual, and auditory attention combined with manual dexterity is required for sustained periods of time.
3. Requires visual acuity adequate to assess patients and read/record patient charts.
4. Requires auditory acuity adequate to converse with patients, take phone orders, and receive directions from physicians and coworkers who are wearing masks.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. At least one disagreeable element or hazard is frequently present in the environment, i.e. infectious diseases. Other disagreeable elements or hazards which may occasionally be present include biophysical hazards and high pressure medical gases.
About Northwest Community Healthcare
In January 2021, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) joined NorthShore University HealthSystem, which is now NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health. The NCH Arlington Heights campus features a 509-bed hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a dedicated pediatric acute care center. Throughout the northwest suburbs, NCH has 23 doctor’s offices; five immediate care centers; seven physical rehabilitation sites; and 13 lab locations.
NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit NorthShore.org, SwedishCovenant.org, NCH.org and EEHealth.org.
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Arlington Heights
Work Locations: 800 W Central - Hospital 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights 60005
Job: Nursing/Patient Care
Shift: Evening Job
Employee Status: Regular
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