OR Service Aide - Copley Hospital

Overview

Coppley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of an OR Service Aide to join our team! Performs a wide variety of duties to assist nursing staff in the care of the surgical patient. Maintains a safe and clean environment for the patient at all times under the direction of qualified operating room personnel. 

This is a Per Diem position (PT/FT available). 

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits good communication and listening skills.
• Follows established guidelines for cleaning and housekeeping of the peri-operative unit.
• Handles chemicals and solutions per departmental/MSDS standards.
• Knows how to operate applicable equipment and demonstrates an awareness and accountability of own actions.
• Maintain OR Room stock par levels established by unit manager. Assist stockroom personnel with stockroom orders as requested by manager
• Maintains a safe environment through appropriate placement of equipment supplies and reporting all broken malfunctions of equipment
• Observes and follows Isolation Techniques in accordance with Infection Control Policy.
• Stocks blanket warmer and linen cabinet in the Surgery Center suite.
• Uses time constructively.Appropriately prioritizes tasks.
• Adheres to aseptic principles when assisting with patient prep and all procedures.
• Adheres to standard precautions in performing daily tasks.
• Cleans all assigned areas and storage cabinets using the cleaning procedure as taught in orientation to the perioperative area.
• Cleans and sanitizes the OR suites after blood and body fluid spills, using proper techniques per Infection Control Policy and Procedures. Cleans equipment used for proper storage after use.
• Consistently uses proper personal protective equipment. Dons gloves when cleaning and washes hand thoroughly throughout the day in adherence to hospital policy.
• Demonstrates an ability to perform in a crisis and emergency situation when time is essential.
• Demonstrates courteous, polite, friendly and cooperative behavior towards others .
• Demonstrates flexibility in patient care approach and encourages patient involvement.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and confidentiality of the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with coworkers

Qualifications

Education Requirements

HS diploma

Experience Requirements

Prior Housekeeping Experience preferred.Experience Desired

OR experience, 2-5 years housekeeping experience

Skill Requirements

Excellent organizational and communication skills, able to prioritize tasks and projects of the departments and complete in a timely manner, maintain professional appearance and confidentiality. Ability to make quick decisions under pressure,. Ability to interact with variety of people