Highlights
Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. The SOR staff work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people being discharged same day or for those patients who are being admitted to the hospital.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albany, OR |
Description
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Responsible for maintaining supplies, handling instruments and equipment in the Operating Room. Assists with cleaning the operating rooms during room turnover, transporting patients and stocking supplies.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The surgical operating room (SOR) staff provide intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. The SOR staff provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. The SOR staff work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people being discharged same day or for those patients who are being admitted to the hospital.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
- Central Services National Certification preferred.
- Previous hospital experience in a similar position preferred.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of sterile instrument processing and basic operating room practice.
- Basic knowledge of sterile technique. Ability to process and sterilize instruments and anesthesia equipment.
- Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINE
CLIMB - STAIRS
CLIMB - LADDER
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
SIT
CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
PULL (60 or more pounds force)
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
BEND FORWARD at waist
KNEEL (on knees)
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
FINGER DEXTERITY
GRASP Hand/Fist
PINCH Fingers
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds