Surgical Aide - Operating Room - 9a-5.30p at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The Operating Room Surgical Aide works as an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for maintaining a safe environment in which quality patient care is delivered. He/she works under the direct supervision of the registered professional nurse, the Pod Leader, and the Operating Room Charge Nurse. The O.R. Surgical Aide is responsible for the transportation of patients to and from the Operating Room and other locations. As needed and directed, he/she assists nursing staff in the rooms with patient care which includes positioning and transfer of anesthetized patients as well as supporting limbs during a surgical skin prep. He/she is also responsible for performing a shave prep of the patient prior to surgery, according to established guidelines, and the delivery of specimens and blood products to and from the Laboratory and Radiology. Other duties include between-case cleaning, the handling of infectious waste, sharps, and maintaining order and cleanliness in the Pods and CSR2 Soiled area. The O.R. Surgical Aide is responsible for maintaining inventory levels of specified stock items in the Operating Room, and the preparation of stretchers and oxygen tanks to see that both are ready and available when needed for patient transport. Prioritization of patient care tasks at hand and communication with health care team members is an important factor in performing the duties of this role. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Understands the importance and practice of Isolation/Precautions in patient care. • Maintains inventory level of specified stock items within the Operating Room according to established guidelines. • Responsible for assisting nursing staff in the rooms as needed and directed (i.e. turning, moving anesthetized patients, holding of extremities for surgical prep, gathering of equipment, etc.). • Performs between-case cleaning in order to minimize turnaround between surgical procedures. • Checks status of stretchers to assure they are ready and available when needed for patient transport. Cleans according to established policy and procedure. • Responsible for performing the Balancing of the Total Care Bed for specific patient populations prior to patient use. • Checks status of oxygen tanks on stretchers to assure O2 is always available for patient transport. • Maintains inventory of medical gases for patient care, i.e. oxygen, laser mixture, nitrogen, compressed air. • Delivery of specimens and blood products to the Laboratory or Radiology, as directed by nursing personnel. • Cleans Operating Room equipment at end of surgical procedures, including surgical table, mayo stands, ring stands, instrument tables, kick buckets and IV poles, according to established infection control policies and procedures, i.e. Isolation/Precautions. • Runs errands as needed and directed by registered professional nurse and/or charge nurse, understanding the importance of efficiency in performing tasks. • Collaborates with other members of the surgical team to see that each Operating Room is clean and all equipment is in place. • Performs shave prep on surgical patient as directed, according to established guidelines, policy and procedure. • Determines specific waste type, i.e. hazardous vs. regular, for proper disposal of O.R. trash. • Maintains order and cleanliness in CSR2 Soiled room where linen, trash, and infectious waste are stored prior to disposal via CSR/Environmental Services. • Communicates pertinent information with regard to patient care concerns to appropriate personnel. • Responsible for application of the principles of asepsis to maintain integrity of the sterile field. • Assists and collaborates with the Circulating nurse and Surgical Technologist to set up for surgical procedures with proper instrumentation, equipment and supplies. • Assists in the care, cleaning and maintenance of all general and specialty instruments, equipment and supplies according to established guidelines, policies and procedures. • Maintains confidentiality of information related to individual patients and patient care units.



Qualifications


A.Job Knowledge and Skills: Neat and clean in appearance. Good physical dexterity. Able to communicate effectively; verbal and non-verbal communication skills important. Willingness to initiate communication/conversation with patients and families. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. B.Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. C.Experience: Satisfactory references. D.Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: CPR training required.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


2014 Washington Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.




Mass General Brigham Competency Framework



At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.