Meeting/Event Assistant jobs in Longview, TX

Responsibilities:

1. Operating Room Preparation: Assists in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures. They help sterilize and organize surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies, ensuring a sterile environment. They ensure that all necessary instruments and equipment are readily available.

2. Patient Preparation: Assists in preparing patients for surgery, including verifying patient information is correct and matches the information in chart in preop before assisting patients back to the OR. They may also assist in positioning patients on surgical table.

3. Equipment Setup: Assists in setting up surgical equipment, such as surgical lights, monitors, anesthesia machines, suction devices, and electrocautery units. They ensure that all equipment is functioning properly and ready for use during the procedure.

4. Patient Safety: Contributes to maintaining patient safety during surgery. They may monitor and document vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, under the direction of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional. They assist in positioning and securing the patient to prevent injury during the procedure.

5. Post-operative Duties: Helps transfer the patient from the operating room to the recovery area. They assist in cleaning and sterilizing the operating room, restocking supplies, and preparing for the next procedure.

6. Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Follows established protocols and guidelines to ensure patient safety and infection control. They maintain accurate documentation of procedures, instrument counts, and patient records as required by the healthcare facility. Ongoing training and professional development are essential to stay updated on surgical techniques and advancements in surgical technology.

7. Administration/Clerical: Assists in clerical duties when needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with the surgical team

• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

• Physical stamina and dexterity to stand for long periods and lift/move patients

• Understanding of infection control practices and protocols

• Familiarity with medical terminology

• Respect for patient confidentiality and ethical standards in healthcare

• Knowledgeable in Windows and other common computer software programs