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OR Assistant

Samaritan Health Services

  • Corvallis, OR
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Operating Room of Surgery provides intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCorvallis, 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 Operating Room of Surgery provides intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.
    • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
      • High School diploma or equivalent required.
      • Healthcare Provider Level 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. Basic knowledge of use of sterilization equipment. Basic knowledge of instruments and surgery supplies.
      • 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

        PULL (20-40 pounds force)

        SIT

        CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

        CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds

        ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

        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

        KNEEL (on knees)

        CRAWL (hands & knees)

        ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

        MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

        ROTATE TRUNK Standing

        REACH - Upward

        FINGER DEXTERITY

        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

        BEND FORWARD at waist

        REACH - Forward

        GRASP Hand/Fist

        PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

        PUSH (20-40 pounds force)

        PUSH (40-60 pounds force)

        PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

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