OR Service Aide

Overview

Coppley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of an OR Service Aide to join our team! Performs a wide variety of duties to assist nursing staff in the care of the surgical patient. Maintains a safe and clean environment for the patient at all times under the direction of qualified operating room personnel.

This is a Per Diem position (PT/FT available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits good communication and listening skills.

• Follows established guidelines for cleaning and housekeeping of the peri-operative unit.

• Handles chemicals and solutions per departmental/MSDS standards.

• Knows how to operate applicable equipment and demonstrates an awareness and accountability of own actions.

• Maintain OR Room stock par levels established by unit manager. Assist stockroom personnel with stockroom orders as requested by manager

• Maintains a safe environment through appropriate placement of equipment supplies and reporting all broken malfunctions of equipment

• Observes and follows Isolation Techniques in accordance with Infection Control Policy.

• Stocks blanket warmer and linen cabinet in the Surgery Center suite.

• Uses time constructively.Appropriately prioritizes tasks.

• Adheres to aseptic principles when assisting with patient prep and all procedures.

• Adheres to standard precautions in performing daily tasks.

• Cleans all assigned areas and storage cabinets using the cleaning procedure as taught in orientation to the perioperative area.

• Cleans and sanitizes the OR suites after blood and body fluid spills, using proper techniques per Infection Control Policy and Procedures. Cleans equipment used for proper storage after use.

• Consistently uses proper personal protective equipment. Dons gloves when cleaning and washes hand thoroughly throughout the day in adherence to hospital policy.

• Demonstrates an ability to perform in a crisis and emergency situation when time is essential.

• Demonstrates courteous, polite, friendly and cooperative behavior towards others .

• Demonstrates flexibility in patient care approach and encourages patient involvement.

• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and confidentiality of the patient.

• Demonstrates the ability to work with coworkers

Qualifications

Education Requirements

HS diploma

Experience Requirements

Prior Housekeeping Experience preferred.Experience Desired

OR experience, 2-5 years housekeeping experience

Skill Requirements

Excellent organizational and communication skills, able to prioritize tasks and projects of the departments and complete in a timely manner, maintain professional appearance and confidentiality. Ability to make quick decisions under pressure,. Ability to interact with variety of people