Experience Inc. Jobs

Operating Room AssistantReq #:0000189453

Category:Radiology and Imaging

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:RWJ Hamilton

Department:Operating Room

Location:

RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Overview:

The OR Assistant provides support services to the Surgical Service and Anesthesia staff. This includes, but is not limited to patient transport, room turnover, assisting the OR staff with room preparation, assisting anesthesia with preparation of supplies and equipment, with supervised direct patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a Surgical Services setting

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift

• Full Time

• Weekend/holiday call rotation

Essential Functions:

• Place supplies in the appropriate storage areas

• Apply appropriate techniques required to assist nursing in positioning the surgical patient

• Restock scrub sink areas, locker room areas for hats, shoe covers, etc

• Bring stretchers to room at end of case, lock and assist with taking patients off the OR bed

• Run errands as needed, i.e., obtain blood, take items for copying, pick up ICU beds, take specimens to designate departments (i.e oncology, mammography), and to the lab

• Check equipment and bring non-functioning or broken items to desk

• Checks OR schedule for case cart completion

• Pull outdates, remove from inventory and return to OR office for disposition.

• Check each OR room for proper equipment, i.e., armboards, table parts, stirrups, clark socketts, etc. Put away equipment that does not belong in the rooms

• Assure case carts in department (assure no missing items)

• Return the return cart to CSS

• Runs errands as needed to be included but not limited to i.e. obtain blood, take items for copying, pick up ICU bed

• Takes specimens to various departments i.e. pathology (fresh and frozen), Lab (cultures), mammography

• Assists with checking of expiration dates and the cleaning of OR supply carts and specialty carts

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Wellness Programs

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer