Operating Room Assistant Jobs

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Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• E.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• E.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Operating Room Assistant is a member of the surgical care team that supports and participates in ensuring the clinical team within the operating room (department) has adequate supplies and equipment to care for patients. Supports the RN prepare for and deliver patient care within perioperative services.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists in preparing operating room, equipment, and supplies according to patient need as delegated by registered nurse to support timely delivery of patient care.

2. Assists surgical team in positioning surgical patient and holding limbs for preps to support surgical site preparation.

3. Retrievals, sets up, and returns equipment to support the delivery of patient care and maintain order and cleanliness of the departmental corridors and storage areas.

4. Participates in transportation of patients, surgical specimens, and blood products under direction of the registered nurse to assist in the progression of patient care.

5. Monitors, logs, and escalates out of range temperatures of various equipment throughout the department to meet regulatory requirements.

6. Creates stock lists and stock supplies per department standard.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• BLS (AHA) Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional high noise level in work environment

I understand that this is a summary of job responsibilities and does not create contractual terms and conditions and is subject to change in order to meet organizational needs. My employment with ThedaCare is “at-will”.

I have read and understand the job description for my position. I agree to comply with the corporate policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As team member, I understand my duty to report any suspected violation of law or the standards of conduct to my immediate supervisor or the Corporate Compliance Officer.

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Team Member Signature Date

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Scheduled FTE:

0.9

Location:

Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No