This position provides support for the OR team including but not limited to: infection prevention monitoring and cleaning implementation, safe patient transfer and transport of patients to, from and in the OR and PACU, assists with positioning patient, obtaining and setting up equipment, assisting with room turnovers to ensure infection prevention standards are met, specimen delivery, and other duties as assigned. Must be conscientious about surgical processes, following directions, infection prevention/cleanliness and patient safety. 

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:  Preferred six months in health care setting and /or working with patients.  The ability to safely and ergonomically move equipment, patients and supplies.  The ability to use a telephone, Vocera, and computer keyboard.  Proficiency in reading and writing English.

EDUCATION. High school graduate or GED preferred. 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY:  BLS (Basic Life Support) within 6 months of hire

Aptitudes: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Ability to work quickly and efficiently to facilitate a high quality room turnover Maintain sterile field in the operating room Follow instruction on cleaning practices and patient safety standards Maintains patient confidentiality. Works collaboratively with all care providers and other internal customers. Transports patients who require single or multiple person transports with appropriate assistance using a wheelchair or gurney, along with accompanying equipment, following organizational and departmental policies. Transfers and/or assists unit staff in transferring patients to and from beds, gurneys and wheelchairs. Observes and/or reports unusual clinical signs and/or changes in patient condition immediately to nursing staff.