DEPARTMENT: SWM OPERATING ROOM
F ACILITY: Southwell Medical
WORK TYPE: Full Time
S HIFT: Mid Shift
SUMMARY:
The OR orderly is responsible for assisting in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. OR Orderly also assists in maintenance and sanitation of OR area. Responsible for effective and efficient management of supplies and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Correctly identifies patient before transporting using two (2) identifiers.
- Transports patient to and from Operating Room safely, courteously, and in a responsible manner.
- Ensures “Ticket to ride” is on chart prior to leaving inpatient unit.
- Assures that the patient chart and other necessary records are present.
- Assists with patient positioning as needed.
- Holds patient and/or extremities for surgical prep in an aseptic manner.
- Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees by recognizing safety hazards and taking corrective action when warranted.
- Actively participates in OR room turnover including gathering equipment, assisting with positioning of patients, and other duties as directed by physician and/ OR nurse.
- Assists nurse with OR suite set up when asked.
- Demonstrates competency in various table set ups and equipment.
- Notifies OR charge nurse when leaving department for breaks, lunch, etc.
- Cleans stretchers after each patient transport and leaves in highest position.
- Uses proper mechanics when moving or positing patients or heavy objects.
- Demonstrates understanding of Standard Precautions and use of personal protective equipment.
- Follows proper OR policy on transportation of female patients.
- Assists with stocking supplies when needed.
- Routinely cleans equipment and breaks down boxes.
- Takes initiative to offer assistance to coworkers.
- Keeps department clean and neat.
- Performs daily, weekly and quarterly cleaning procedures.
- Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.
- Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.
- Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
- Attends all mandatory education programs.
- Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
- Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
- Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.
- Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
- Manages resources effectively.
- Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.
- Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
EDUCATION:
*High School Diploma or GED
CREDENTIALS:
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OTHER INFORMATION:
Must maintain CPR certification.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
* Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
- Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs.
- Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
- Basic Life Support certification
- Provides excellent service to internal and external customers.
- Is reliable and trustworthy while performing work in a consistent and timely manner.
- Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and transparency in all interactions.
- Correctly interprets and follows instructions.
- Infection control
- Machine/equipment operation
- Uses tools, machines, and/or vehicles to complete the assigned work.
- Proficient in safe patient care techniques
- Ensures that work is complete and accurate and follows up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
- Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.
Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.