Operating Room Procedural Assistant - Full Time - Days

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment

• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)

• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays

• Colleague well-being resources

• No mandatory overtime

• Employee referral incentive program

• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to the supervisor of Surgery Support and works under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor of the department to which they are assigned. Provides support to the clinical team in the provision of surgical and procedural care. Assists by cleaning rooms and equipment, procuring and storing equipment, room set up and opening sterile supplies. Responsible for the transport and hand-off of specimens to lab. Performs high level disinfection of endoscopes and other equipment. Provides transportation and other assistance with patient care under the supervision of the circulator. Works as a member of the procedural team.

JOB DUTIES

1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information

3. Performs a variety of tasks such as assisting with positioning of patients for procedures, care and handling of all equipment, assists with delegated aspects of direct patient care.

4. Works in a collaborative manner in addressing patient care issues maintaining open communications with the charge nurse. Supports the charge nurse in ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, cost-effective holistic patient care.

5. Manages disinfection and proper storage of surgical equipment as well as an organized and clean storage area.

6. Shares knowledge and expertise with others. Ensures that staff members are trained and cross-trained to function independently. Assures new staff is oriented to area of specialty.

7. Performs point of use cleaning and disinfection of sterile instruments

8. Performs high-level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes and other patient care equipment. Monitors quality and maintains records per regulatory requirements.

9. Participates in activities which promote personal/professional development

10. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed which may include:

a. Receiving, sorting and stocking procedural supplies

b. Maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work environment

c. Demonstrates competency in the use of appropriate computer functions and applications

d. Departmental stocking

1. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education: High School Diploma required. Some college preferred.

Licensure/Certification: CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days

Experience: One year of hospital experience. Bedside experience and/or sterilization experience preferred.

Other Job Requirements:

Requires the ability to work in a team and employ effective communication skills. Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push/pull patients, wheelchairs, carts and equipment and perform for long periods of time in surgical PPE.

Requires flexibility in work schedule including weekends.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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.