Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of Charge RN, performs general perioperative responsibilities. General responsibilities include assisting in operating room set-up, monitoring and maintaining stock of sterile supplies and instruments, surgical patient shave and preps, retractor/camera holding and transporting patients, specimens, supplies and equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Assists in the transfer and positioning of all surgical patients from other nursing units.
• Assists OR EVS staff with turnover of Operating Rooms between cases when available.
• Transports specimens to appropriate laboratories when necessary according to LHMC policy.

-Delivers blood products to the appropriate surgical suite and inform OR Front -Desk of blood products returned and not used.

• Assists the surgical team with room set-up.
• Obtains special equipment necessary for the surgical procedure based on pick tickets and special needs.
• Responsible for setting up, breaking down and putting equipment away properly.
• Uses equipment in a safe and effective manner; reporting issues or repairs to Equipment Technicians.
• Competent and responsible in prevention of contamination and transfer of infection.
• Cleaning of surgical suites after each case.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in the appropriate manner.
• Cleaning of stretcher between patients.
• Maintains proper supplies needed for day-to-day operations.

Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.

• Participates in performance improvement practices.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Successfully completes Mandatory Education. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalency
Licensure, Certification, Registration: None

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
• Applies critical thinking towards daily planning, case preparation, and equipment and patient safety. Ability to function at a level of autonomy.

• Assists in the transfer and positioning of all surgical patients from other nursing units.
• Assists OR EVS staff with turnover of Operating Rooms between cases when available.
• Transports specimens to appropriate laboratories when necessary according to LHMC policy