Operating Room Assistant

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: Come join the Surgical Services team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose

Performs various duties related to patient assistance, patient transportation and the cleaning of the operating rooms and general surgical area. Provides direct patient care to all ages of patients. Assists throughout the department to provide positive patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Cleans and sanitizes all operating rooms, ancillary rooms, and offices within specified areas.

• Assists OR personnel with obtaining, assembling and assuring the safety of the positioning equipment used on the operating table as needed.

• When necessary, transports patients in a safe, courteous and respectful manner.

• Assists OR personnel with positioning of patients on the operating table as needed.

• Assists OR personnel with the set-up of operating room procedures, turnover, and terminal cleaning of rooms at the end of the day.

• Performs major cleaning within the department including walls, windows, high areas, corridors, and floors as instructed.

• Assists with the maintenance and adequate inventory of surgical and anesthesia supplies.

• Assures patient safety through proper identification process, appropriate directions and assistance when necessary. Models techniques and is knowledgeable regarding hospital policies, i.e., patient identification.

Minimum Qualifications

• General knowledge normally acquired through receipt of a High School diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a healthcare facility as an orderly or transport aide preferably in a surgical or similar environment.

• Certified in CPR required or must be obtained within six (6) weeks of hire.

Working Conditions:

• Requires working with equipment weighing up to 40 pounds or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.

• Requires regular and routine exposure to occupational hazards or contagious disease which requires use of Universal Precautions.

• Requires ability to reach and grasp objects and ability to hear.

• Requires considerable physical effort on a consistent basis as in lifting, pulling or pushing an unyielding load (heavy, bulky, awkward, more than forty (40) pounds.

• Requires exposure to blood and various body fluids, which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment using Universal Precautions.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift

• Health Insurance Coverage _ START DAY ONE

• Career growth and advancement potential

• Flexible Schedule

Pay Range: $18.05 - $25.60/hr

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.