Surgical Services Assistant

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Responsible for providing patients and staff with a clean, safe environment by engaging in all tasks related to surgical suite and PACU cleaning and room turnover.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Obtain BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school graduate or GED  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for room turnover by performing the following duties per established AORN Recommended Practices: trash and linen removal, wiping down of all furniture, kick buckets, tables, etc., and floor cleaning.

2. Maintains cleanliness of all equipment including Anesthesia equipment per established AORN Recommended Practices.

3. Cleans Pyxis supply cabinets per established AORN Recommended Practices and cleaning schedules.

4. Transports case carts to and from Central Sterile Department.

5. Assists in transporting and transferring patients as necessary.

6. Restocks housekeeping supplies as necessary which may include toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

7. Performs all duties in a manner which demonstrates the knowledge of environmental, infection and hazardous material control practices, to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

8. Participates in the education of SSA orientees in collaboration with preceptor, manager, CNS and Clinical Staff Educator.

9. Assisting with Room turnover and end of day terminal disinfection of the Operating Room Suites and Sterile Processing Department.

10. Will be a familiar with the rules of the sterile field.

11. Assist staff in gowning and gloving for procedures.

12. Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.  Some functions may require the use of protective equipment such as face-shields, gloves, safety shields, chemical hoods, and fluid resistant coats and biological safety cabinets.

2.  Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves with frequent changes and hand washing

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent contact with water and soap (hand washing), biohazards, body fluids and hazardous chemicals.

2. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Answer telephones and transcribe messages.  

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

72 UHC Nursing Operating Room

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.