Operating Room Assistant BWH Foxboro at Partner's Healthcare in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


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.


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Full Time/ 40 Hours/ Rotating Shift
Day surgery Foxborough MA


Operating Room Assistant (ORA) works under the direct supervision of the Nursing Director.


The ORA is responsible for transporting patients, cleaning Operating Rooms, maintaining a clean environment, moving equipment, delivery of specimens, second scrubbing PRN, and other duties as assigned.


The ORA functions as a member of the Perioperative Nursing Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment.



Job Summary
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel
• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families
• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services. Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources
• Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients of all age group, adolescence through geriatric
• Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers
• Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer (i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm)
• Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions
• Is aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects
• Participates in limb holding for skin preparation
• Clean Rooms and all clinical areas within Day Surgery Unit
• Remove suction containers and equipment, laundry bags, trash bags
• Wash furniture and make up O.R. beds
• Clean off blood from surfaces (i.e. walls, equipment, etc.)
• Clean floors
• Exchanges full biohazardous needle / medication waste / chemotherapy / sealed sources of radiation and radioisotopes.)
• Anticipates and is attentive to progress of O.R. schedule, has supplies ready for immediate use in order to meet tight deadlines of following cases
• Keep the corridors clean and free of trash and debris
• Assist in retrieval, moving, set-up and return of specialized equipment and instrumentation
• Delivery of specimens to labs
• Collect and log specimens from refrigerators
• Ensures proper handoff of products to OR staff
• Creates stock lists, obtain and stock O.R. scrub sink, set-up rooms, and workstations (e.g. face masks, soap, paper work, etc.)
• Distribute linen



Qualifications


QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent


• Able to read, understand and write English


• Successful completion of Hospital Orientation


• Successful completion of Departmental Orientation and Training


• Operating Room Experience 0-1 year preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift 40lbs. Independently


• Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs


• Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies


• Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects


• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members


• Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


20 Patriot Place



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action 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.



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