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Operating Room Assistant

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Operating Room Assistant to join our team at Stanford Health Care. As a key member of our perioperative team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms and providing exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist nursing staff in receiving, caring for, and transporting patients to and from the perioperative region.
  • Clean and maintain patient care equipment and provide supplies and equipment as needed.
  • Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Attend and participate in equipment and supply in-services, evaluations, and staff meetings.
  • Complete all designated assignments in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Dispose of trash and linen per hospital protocol.
  • Identify and share recommendations for containing costs in assigned area.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with staff, managers, physicians, patients, and their families.
  • Perform patient care functions according to hospital and region policies and procedures.
  • Receive instruments and equipment from assigned OR rooms, remove items tagged 'broken' by nurse, and clean rooms and equipment according to protocol.
  • Participate in monitoring and documenting quality improvement issues.
  • Participate on unit, department, or hospital committees as requested.
  • Perform housekeeping/stocking duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Practice aseptic techniques according to established standards of care and infection control policies.
  • Prioritize work using available resources.
  • Proactively use problem-solving process to identify, prevent, or resolve inter- or intradepartmental problems.
  • Respond to, document, and distribute items as requested in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for self-assessment of skill level and seeking resources to learn new skills, equipment, or procedures to maintain currency in position.
  • Support administrative decisions and assure implementation and compliance with all department, institutional, and regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Transport/receive patients, equipment, supplies, blood products, and specimens within the region and hospital according to policies and procedure.
  • Work with clinical educator to orient new staff members and cross-train to select anesthesia technician role functions (LPCH only).
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Ability to be flexible in assignment and work different shifts if required.
  • Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families, and staff, including high-volume and stressful situations.
  • Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment and procedures quickly.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources.
  • Ability to provide appropriate care based on the needs of the individual, taking into consideration age, culture, and developmental issues.
  • Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department's policies and procedures.
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, practices, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
  • Knowledge of location, operation, and maintenance of common equipment and supplies located in the operating room region.
  • Knowledge of protocols for patient records.
  • Knowledge of role in emergency response.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support required.
Stanford Health Care Commitment

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all patients, families, and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.