OR Assistant in Corvallis, Oregon at Samaritan Health Services
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Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Responsible for maintaining supplies, handling instruments and equipment in the Operating Room. Assists with cleaning the operating rooms during room turnover, transporting patients and stocking supplies.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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The Operating Room of Surgery provides intraoperative care to surgical and procedural sedation patients. We provide service for the patient population of pediatrics, adolescents, adult and elderly patients. We work with a variety of provider specialties in caring for people going home that day or are being admitted to the hospital.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire.
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Central Services National Certification preferred.
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Previous hospital experience in a similar position preferred.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Thorough knowledge of sterile instrument processing and basic operating room practice. Basic knowledge of sterile technique. Ability to process and sterilize instruments and anesthesia equipment. Basic knowledge of use of sterilization equipment. Basic knowledge of instruments and surgery supplies.
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Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
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Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)WALK - INCLINE
CLIMB - STAIRS
CLIMB - LADDER
PULL (20-40 pounds force)
SIT
CARRY 1-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
PULL (60 or more pounds force)
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 – 60 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
KNEEL (on knees)
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
BEND FORWARD at waist
REACH - Forward
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PUSH (20-40 pounds force)
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PUSH (60 or more pounds force)
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