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Operating Room Assistant, Per Diem (OPS ROOM AST PD) Job Summary
The employee in this role must be knowledgeable of professional standards, practices and guidelines of the Perioperative area. Additional responsibilities of this position include providing assistance and support services in the clinical and non-clinical areas of the operating room.
The incumbent also works alongside other support staff and participates as an ORA team member with responsibilities for maintaining the O.R. environment. The employee in this role participates in activities that clean, organize and prepare all areas of the Main Operating Room. In addition, but not limited to, this position facilitates transport of supply items, instruments, and equipment. The employee in this role will transport patients, transport specimens, transport deceased patients, and under direct supervision of a registered nurse, may assist with other patient care activities.
Apply By July 15, 2024; Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time Minimum Qualifications - Must be knowledgeable of professional standards, practices, and guidelines of the Perioperative area.
- Experience with aseptic techniques.
- Experience and knowledge of traffic patterns in the surgical suites.
- Experience with transporting surgical patients.
- Experience with surgical case containment protocols & OR sanitation techniques.
- Experience and/or knowledge with identifying emergent and routinely used surgical equipment and supplies.
- Experience with handling infectious waste and hazardous substances. (Chemicals used for cleaning, sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization).
- Experience with cleaning and test functions of autoclaves.
Department Description The Main Operating Room delivers patient care through provision and management of capital supplies, instrumentation, and technological support as well human resources in collaboration with medical and paramedical staff to effectively manage patients undergoing elective, urgent, and emergent surgical intervention.
Position Information - Salary or Pay Range: $29.57
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 246
- Payroll Title: OPS ROOM AST PD
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Per Diem
- Percentage of Time: 43%
- Shift Hours : 2200 - 0630
- Location: Main Hospital
- Union Representation: Yes
- Benefits Eligible: No
- Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site
Special Requirements - Physically able to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Physically ability to push/pull> l00lbs.
- Physical strength to assist in moving and/or lifting patients and surgery equipment.
- Must see well enough to read charts & instructions.
- Must have the ability and fine motor dexterity to operate equipment, computers, keyboard, and mouse.
- Proficient in using standard business software including email and common word processing applications.
- Demonstrate error-free prose that conveys meaning to readers with clarity and fluency. Write text that effectively communicates ideas, facts, and/or information to an audience appropriate for the assignment. Apply the conventions of standard written English.
- Hear and speak well enough to communicate with others directly and over the phone.
- Must be able to work with adaptability, flexibility & maintain composure during stressful and/or adverse conditions.
- Sitting/standing for prolonged periods, in a close environment with others, with frequently bending/stooping/walking, climbing (ladder, steps) and reaching (including overhead).
- May be in proximity to chemicals, fumes, heat, noise, cold, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
- Must meet on-call commitment.
- This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
- As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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