Surgical Services Assistant, Operating Room

Overview

  Job Summary: Performs daily environmental cleaning of all operating rooms according to established policies/procedures. Assists in patient positioning, transfer and transport as directed by clinical and/or medical staff. Serves as courier for transport of specimens, equipment and supplies to and from hospital. Assists with room preparation by retrieving necessary equipment for surgical cases. 

Education: High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required.

 Certifications, Licensures and Registrations: Credential Primary Source Verification Required/Preferred CPR certification (BLS Course C) American Heart Association Required* * or must meet requirements for restricted CPR certification. Experience # of Years Type of Experience Required/Preferred 1+ Surgical Setting Experience Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Successful completion of General Hospital Orientation. - Successful completion of specialty/subspecialty orientation. - Possess excellent communication skills. - Ability to understand and follow the directions. - Excellent interpersonal and computer skills required. 

Job Specific Duties: Equipment & Supplies Checks proper function and safety of all equipment prior to use. Gathers equipment needed for room set up. Assists in case setups with essential equipment and supplies as directed by circulating nurse. Assists in preparation of room set up before and between surgical procedures. Specimen Handling Transports operative specimens as directed by circulating nurse/charge nurse. Safety & Compliance Utilizes principles of safety and body mechanics in transferring, turning, moving, and lifting the patient, obtaining assistance from other staff as needed. Observes principles of sterile technique related to operative attire, sterile set ups, draping, moving within sterile area, correcting breaks in technique. Strictly adheres to Universal Precautions. Communication Keeps Unit Coordinator informed of any issues/concerns relating to a safe, clean surgical environment. Recognizes and follows appropriate supervisory channels for communication and/or problem solving. Teamwork Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers. Participates with RN using team approach to plan and carry out daily work/room assignments. Time Management Utilizes time wisely when patient census is low or daily responsibilities are completed (i.e., QAI activities, restocking supplies, cleaning activities, etc.) Completes assigned downtime activity and documents completion on posted activity list. Professional Growth Performs on-going/annual self-assessment in relation to performance requirements, seeks assistance from leadership when learning needs arise. Promotes efficiency and cooperation by maintaining a professional and positive attitude. Assumes responsibility for own continuing education. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs as patient census allows. Assumes responsibility for reading and initialing minutes of meetings if unable to attend. Participates in lead SSA role as designated by Managment. Professionalism Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned by management. UNC Health Care Employee Standards Communication: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Collaboration: Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals. Service: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Safety: Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes. Accountability: Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks. Improvement: Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change. 

Workplace Requirements Employee Health: Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations. Credentials: Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (if applicable for the position). 

Job Competency: Complies with requirements for job specific competency testing and demonstrates and communicates proficiency in skills required (if applicable to position). Corporate Compliance: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Corporate Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual testing) and 100% compliance with the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct. Safety: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Environment of Care Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual safety testing). HIPAA: Adheres to and understands the Health System's HIPAA Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual HIPAA testing). 

Education: Attends all required educational programs (including General Orientation, and departmental or job specific required programs). Physical and Behavioral Requirements Rare physical requirements include: - Necessity to lift 35 pounds from floor to waist - Heavy physical force is required (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects) Occasionally physical requirements include: - Sitting - Lifting 10 pounds from waist to crown: lifting or carrying 50 pounds horizontally for 2 feet, Pushing 70 pounds, Pulling 50 pounds, Front carrying 10 pounds a distance of 150 feet, Gripping 50 pounds with each hand, Forward bending in standing for 5 minutes, Rotation in standing, - Repetitive squatting, stooping, reaching, standing for 5 minutes and walking a distance of 300 feet. - Visual acuity required for accurately reading and documenting patient charts and observing patients. - Sense of smell required for safety issues - Sense of touch is required to evaluate patient?s vital signs - Ability to speak and hear is required to effectively communicate with patients, family members, physicians, and staff - Manual finger dexterity for writing, equipment operation (maneuvering wheelchairs/beds), and positioning and moving patients. - Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment resulting from patient volume Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Yes or No: Yes National Patient Safety Goals Improve the accuracy of patient identification Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections Consistently demonstrate appropriate hand hygiene techniques Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls Encourage patients? active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy Identify safety risks inherent in its patient population Improve recognition and response to changes in a patient?s condition Practice `Universal Protocol? when appropriate (conduct pre-procedure verification process, mark procedure site, perform a time-out) Core Values Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Compassion - Is sensitive to the feelings of others and is consistently kind and considerate. Genuinely cares about people and is available and ready to help. Shows sincere concern, empathy, sees the best in people, accepts differences and appreciates virtues. Integrity - Views himself or herself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of any mistakes he or she might make. Acts in ways that demonstrate personal honesty and serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization. Standards of Behavior Respect: Maintain Patients' Privacy Professionalism: Take Ownership Safe and Healing Environment: Keep Noise Levels Down Customer Focus: Use the 10/5 Rule; Escort to Destination; Use Elevator Etiquette Communication: Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank) Employee Statement of Understanding I have read and understand the job description for my position. I also understand that I am responsible for meeting the standards of performance outlined in this job description as well as conducting myself in a manner supportive of the mission, vision, core values and Standards of Behavior of High Point Regional Health. I certify that I possess the physical and mental abilities to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. If I require accommodation in order to fulfill any or all of these essential functions, I will notify my manager immediately (or in the case of new employees, prior to employment). I understand that receipt of this job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor does it create an employment contract of any kind. I furthermore understand that if hired, my employment relationship with High Point Regional Health is at will and may be terminated by myself or employer at any time with or without cause. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, certifications, licensure, experience, and/or ability required to perform the job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job, work schedule, and/or require that different tasks be performed when circumstances change in order to best suit the needs of the department and/or organization.