Operating Room Assistant/Orderly

Job Description

Job Description Job Description Recruiting an individual to work in the operating room at a private practice plastic surgery operating room. Job Resposibilities Prepares the surgery suites by gathering, organizing, and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for surgical procedures. Sterilizes surgical instruments in the autoclave. Cleans surgical area by removing waste and linen, washing down furniture, surgical lights, beds, stretchers, mattresses, walls, bair huggers, SCD machines, and mopping floors. Replaces furniture and equipment in designated location in preparation for the next case, including the return of stretchers, operating beds, IV poles, and monitors to the appropriate department. Removes and replaces sharp containers when full. Monitors inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate individuals when supplies are needed. Maintains inventory of surgical supplies, full oxygen tanks with carriers, blankets, cleaning supplies, IV pumps, and other supplies needed. Regularly stocks supplies, including scrub brushes, masks, face shields, cleaning solutions, and paper towels in sub sterile areas. Prepares germicidal solutions according to manufactures recommendation and MSDS protocol. Uses proper body mechanics/safety protocol while moving patients to and from operating beds and while holding for sterile preps. Transport lasers, equipment, and supplies to and from other units using extreme care to prevent damage. Rooms and prepares patient for upcoming surgery, including instructing patient on disrobing and placement of surgical gown. Records patient intraoperative information accurately and concisely on each patient’s medical chart.