Operating Room Assistant - Full-Time, Evening Shift at Beth Israel Lahey Health

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

26.92

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operating Room Assistance, Patient Transport, Surgical Preparation, Equipment Handling, Infection Control, Supply Management, Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40 hours, evening shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) 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. Job Description: 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. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer: MALE/FEMALE/VETRANS/DISABILITY/GENDER IDENTITY/SEXUAL ORIENTATION. Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.92 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Responsibilities

The Operating Room Assistant performs general perioperative responsibilities, including assisting in operating room set-up and transporting patients and specimens. They also monitor and maintain stock of sterile supplies and assist the surgical team as needed.