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PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATING ROOM
1. Acts as a resource for assigned staff
2. Assists with training and orientation of new hires/ students/ residents / in room cleaning, turnover, equipment user training (EUT), low level disinfection agents, and environmental service processes for cleaning within restricted, semi-restricted and un-restricted areas
3. Assists Department Coordinator or Charge Nurse in continuous readiness efforts related to environmental safety and infection prevention activities
4. Demonstrates proper use of patient transfer devices and proper body mechanics
5. Assists cleaning of emergency spills when observed or upon request
6. Retrieves/delivers required items for patient care to team members as requested, adhering to specific procedures detailed for each department such as equipment, blood, and specimens.
7. Provides clinical support under the direction/supervision of a member of the surgical services team e.g., serving as a dedicated runner during Massive Transfusion Protocol
8. Practices standard precautions in the process of handling of supplies/equipment/specimens as directed by hospital and department procedures and policies.
9. Provides clinical assistance, under direct RN supervision, with opening sterile supplies and trays, performing initial point-of-use cleaning of surgical instruments at the end of the procedure
10. Assists with patient positioning under direct supervision of an RN
11. Assists with complex surgical skin preparations under direct supervision of an RN
12. Practices infection prevention isolation policies
13. Manages linen and solution distribution noting expiration dates in accordance with policy. Ensures clean linens are on stretchers and inpatient beds
14. Stocks operating rooms, scrub sink areas, pass-throughs and sterile cores as needed ensuring supplies have not expired.
15. Maintains PAR levels of all unit equipment such as suction machines, pumps, carts, O2 tanks, etc.
16. Collaborates with leadership to identify gaps in current cleaning processes and implements strategies to address gaps
17. Performs job functions adhering to service standards with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
18. Conducts communication courteously and clearly within the guidelines of the service standards.
19. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Other duties as assigned by supervisors
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PREFERRED