About this role
Stamford Health has an opportunity for a full-time OR Assistant/Operating Room Assistant! Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse / Clinical Coordinator and professional nursing staff, the Operating Room Assistant (ORA) performs a variety of activities that provides support for the nursing staff within Surgical Services.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 12 pm - 8 pm, no weekends
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
Responsibilities:
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
- Maintains knowledge of surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies necessary for procedures in order to assist the surgical team as needed.
- Provides safe patient care by verifying patient identification and assuring the presence of the necessary patient chart as needed.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against
- exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants and other hazardous materials.
- Assist in transporting and positioning of patients.
- Assist the scrub and circulating nurses in implementing individualized nursing care plans to
- Performs a wide variety of housekeeping duties, to include but not limited to:
Cleans and disinfects operating rooms between surgical procedures to assist with an efficient room turnover, while maintaining quality.
Maintains cleanliness and organization of equipment rooms.
Stocks and cleans scrub sink areas and center core.
Cleans and disinfects all equipment in the operating rooms, safely removes and replaces sharps containers, as necessary.
Maintain cleanliness in locker rooms and lounge.
- Assists with setting up rooms with appropriate equipment.
Safely transports and maintains equipment and reports problems which may require biomedical services.
Transport specimens as directed.
- Stocks supplies in operating rooms.
Participates in case cart preparation as directed.
Acts as resource person for other employees and units as required.
Demonstrates ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with the established standard of care.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment.
accommodate expected changes, which can occur during the surgical procedure by seeking
information and relaying it appropriately.
18. Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations.
19. Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy.
20. Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency
requirements.
21. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Takes responsibility for own professional development.
22. Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team and related
departments to provide accurate information about the perioperative care of the patients.
23. Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork,
integrity, and compassion. Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior.
24. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and the surgical team
members.
25. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and
standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Terminology, computer literacy, knowledge of medical equipment and previous related experience preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with surgical staff, physicians and other health care workers. Able to read, write and speak English.
Other facts
About Stamford Health
We are independent, not-for-profit, and exclusively focused on Stamford and Lower Fairfield County. For decades we have responded to the unique needs of our community. It is our pleasure to continue to see our vision through and provide a broad range of high-quality health & wellness services together with our physicians. Stamford Health is one of Connecticut's highest-quality hospitals. Stamford Hospital holds a “5 Star” Overall Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-2021 in the area of heart failure.
Stamford Hospital is among roughly 10% of hospitals nationwide to have been granted Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing superior patient care with the highest levels of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold Certified for excellence in person-centered care. Planetree, Inc. is a non-profit organization that certifies hospitals as patient-centered. Stamford Health & Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care. HSS surgeons and treatments earned national recognition with 11 consecutive #1 rankings for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Physical therapy & rehabilitation services in Stamford, Greenwich and New Canaan.
Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is a member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative. Benefits include access to best practices, clinical trials, quality oversight and second opinions from world renowned cancer experts.
Stamford Health is the largest teaching affiliate for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
What you'll do
- The OR Assistant supports the nursing staff by maintaining surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring patient safety, and assisting in housekeeping duties. They also help transport and position patients and collaborate with the surgical team.
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