OR Attendant- Surgical Services - FT

DeKalb Medical is more than just a hospital. We are a not-for-profit health system, comprised of three hospital campuses - DeKalb Medical Main, DeKalb Medical Hillandale and DeKalb Medical Downtown Decatur.

The OR Attendant assists the nursing and anesthesia staff in patient care through transport of patients, environmental sanitation, and the retrieval and/or disposition of supplies and equipment. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, registration, and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures and practice guidelines.

* Transports patients as directed. * Transports specimens when needed. * Transports blood for transfusions. * Sets up hip fracture tables, Beach Chair, Hip Arthroscopy, and other equipment when needed. * Assists with patient positioning and restraint when needed. * Monitors progression of procedures so that correct patient bed is available with clean linen and a full tank of oxygen at the appropriate time. * Responsible for cleaning of each OR suite between procedures (trash, linen, wet mopping, suction). * Assists with restocking sub sterile areas (water, saline, sheets, suction canisters, infection gowns, etc). * Assists with maintaining unsterile storage area. * Demonstrates willingness and cooperation with the surgical team. * Participates in continuous quality improvement teams and activities. * Participates in supporting the organization’s vision, mission and values and adheres to DeKalb Medical Standards of Behavior. * Performs other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of DeKalb Medical.

Minimum Education, Experience and Licensure Required: * High school graduate or equivalent * BLS Healthcare Provider certification * Able to follow directions * Able to respond quickly to assigned task Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: * Skill and ability to communicate verbally, including public-speaking, and in writing * Skill and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities within a fast-paced environment * Skill and ability to anticipate, manage, and adapt to change * Skill and ability to operate independently and collaboratively as part of a team * Skill and ability to manage internal and external relationships * Skill and ability to lead and take initiative * Performs skills and competencies as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental competency checklist if applicable. * Demonstrates and maintains competencies specific to patient population served.