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Work Shift

Job Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of the Staff Nurse, assists with the care of patients to maintain a safe, clean environment. Responsible for the cleaning of operative suites between cases and transporting patients from the Nursing Units to the OR / Endo Lab and from the PACU and Endo Lab to the Nursing Units. He / She must be available to assist with positioning of patients. Runs errands to the other departments of the hospital and responds to any other tasks as necessary.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Cleanliness of Rooms
- Wipes with germicidal solution at end of day or as needed.
- Performs routine cleaning of the OR.
- Cleans OR rooms between all cases unless told otherwise.
- Removes soiled linen and disposes of properly, replacing clean plastic bag between cases.
- Places trash in appropriate containers following procedures and replaces plastic bag.
- Following every case, mop head and water are changed, when using reusable mop heads.
- Upon completion of each procedure, suction canisters and tubing are disposed of and/or Neptune suction is emptied and cleaned.
- Adjusts proper amount of cleaning solution when changing water.
- Cleans rooms at end of day. Transportation of Patients
- Transports patients to the Operative Suite/ Pre-Operative Area.
- Checks identification of patient in OR and on nursing unit when transporting patient.
- Moves patient in a safe and timely manner.
- Chart accompanies patient and is taken to front desk on arrival to OR or Pre-Op desk.
- Changes linen between patients.
- Assists in moving patients to and from OR table.
- Provides roller moving equipment for moving patient at completion of procedure.
- Exchanges OR transport stretcher for unit bed as requested.
- Aids in moving patient upon request of nurse before or after procedure.
- Uses safe technique anytime assisting with patient transfer.
- Insures safety belts or side rails are used on every patient during transport.
- Assist circulating Nurse with patient positioning and holding limbs.
- Assists patients to and from wheelchair when applicable.
- Insures all patients have an O2 tank on bed/stretcher for transportation to PACU. Ordering Supplies
- Maintains orderliness of equipment.
- Maintains proper level of linen.
- Stocks warming cabinet daily.
- Maintains proper level of supplies.
- Exchanges oxygen and nitrogen tanks upon request.
- Replaces specimen containers daily.
- Replaces specimen containers daily.
- Takes specimen or culture to lab as requested.
- Insures daily cleaning supplies are replaced as needed.
- Maintains adequate levels of suction canisters / lids, plastic linen / trash liners daily.
- Adheres to all safety procedures.
- Keeps corridors free of stretchers and other equipment when not in use. Communication / Team Work
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients and families.
- Communicates throughout the day with OR Supervisor.
- Checks for special instructions throughout day.
- Alerts OR Supervisor or designee of maintenance problems.
- Communicates problems / questions with OR supervisor. Performance Improvement
- Participates in the hospital wide Performance Improvement Program.
- Implement activities as recommended by PI Teams and/or Department. Departmental / Institutional Activities
- Attends departmental meeting / reads and initials hospital memos, minutes, and unit communications.
- Demonstrates evidence of continuous professional development.
- Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self-growth and career advancement.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- May work at Main OR or in the ASC OR as requested/required by surgical schedule.
Required Minimum Education:
GED Required or
High School Equivalent Required or
High School Graduate Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years of previous experience as an environmental service tech, OR Tech Required or
OR Support, or patient care tech. Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Good communication skills / good organizational skills.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment.
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must possess the ability to function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams associated with the position.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.

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