OR General Support Staff

Reporting to, and working under the direct supervision of the Operating Room Nurse Manager. He/she will ensure patient safety by providing support in a timely and thorough manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Cleaning and disinfection services to keep the Operating Room in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition.
2. Assist in the Operating Room Linen Management work area as needed (whenever free or in absence). Tasks include but are not limited to the folding of linen articles, dispersing linen for laundry & segregation of soiled and infectious laundry.
3. Assist in the Sterilization Processing work area as needed, working with the Sterile Processing Technician (whenever free or in their absence). Tasks include but are not limited to wrapping and packing surgical instruments and organizing the sterile Instrument storage.
4. Assist in the Supplies Storage work area in Supplies Storage as needed, working with the Supplies Storage Clerk (whenever free or in the absence of).
5. Assist the circulating nurse with the care of the patient while in the Operating Room.
6. Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating room.
7. Understand and perform standardization of set-ups
8. Assist in the preparation of cases scheduled for surgery on the following day.
9. Assist in maintaining department stock level
10. Participate in unit meetings and educational activities to develop skills and grow in awareness

OTHER DUTIES

• Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with hospital quality programs (e.g. Safecare, DOH, etc.) requirements.
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment by strictly adhering to infection prevention and control protocols such as but not limited to handwashing, wearing of PPE, etc.
• Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste, optimizing resource usage and actively participating in initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum Education Required: At least High School Graduate or any Vocational Course Graduate
2. Certificate/License Required; if any: Basic Life Support (BLS)
3. Minimum Experience Required: Requires three (3) months of continuous work experience OJT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to handle and care the surgical instruments
2. Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure
3. Ability to read and understand English in order to follow instructions, job assignments, schedules, work orders, and chemical labels.
4. Ability to utilize and understand universal safety precautions when cleaning the Operating Rooms.