Job Description & Responsibilities:
Assists surgical team as requested to accomplish room turnover in an efficient and timely manner. Assist in moving and positioning patients to and from stretcher and operating room table. Cleaning operating rooms following principles of asepsis and disinfection to assure a clean surgical environment for patients. Removing trash and linen to the appropriate area between surgical procedures. Set up housekeeping supplies for room turnover, cleans scrub sink area, keep floors free of water spills. Stock scrub sinks with soap, towels, and other supplies. NURSING AND OR STAFF SUPPORT: Serves as staff support for nursing personnel, OR technicians, anesthesia providers, and surgeons Transport patients to and from operating room. Assists with surgical preps. Run errands to obtain supplies, equipment, blood products or take specimens to lab, Carlton Breast Center, etc. Assists with application or bivalving of casts. Understands and maintains sterile technique in operating rooms and suite during surgical procedure. Cleaning and moving of surgical equipment including OR tables, case carts, stretchers, electrosurgical generators, lasers, microscopes, etc. Maintain hallways free of obstacles to assure safe flow of patients and equipment.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED (Required). Work Experience 1 - 2 years. Previous Experience in the Operating Room (Preferred). Licenses and Certifications Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) Essential Functions.
Salary:
Depending on Experience
Contact:
Employer: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://careers.phoebehealth.com/search/jobdetails/surgical-associate-0800a--1630p-with-call/f94868f2-03b5-426b-89dc-4d7946d574f8