Atlantic Health System

Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network

Nursing Assistant - Operating Room, Support

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeMorristown, NJ, USA$18.50 - $28.88 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Prior operating room experience is preferred.
Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

Clean operating rooms and set up surgical equipment between cases, using the approved infection-prevention cleaning guide and the manufacturer’s instructions for use while maintaining standard precautions.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in operating rooms, corridors, the sub-sterile area, and equipment storage rooms.
Maintain and organize department equipment and help surgical teams retrieve and return equipment.
Assist with patient transfers as directed by the surgical team, ensuring patient safety by raising side rails and locking stretchers before and during transfers.
Follow policies and procedures for handling specimens and blood products.
Use the surgical schedule and surgeon preference cards to prepare operating room suites for procedures, and notify appropriate personnel of potential issues or delays.
Restock supplies in assigned areas, report par-level deficits to the materials manager, and clean and check supplies for expiration dates before restocking.
Maintain a safe care environment in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements; follow safety procedures for equipment handling, isolation cleaning, hazardous substances, and universal precautions.
Respond promptly to requests and emergencies, and notify the charge nurse when unable to meet unit needs.
Maintain patient confidentiality and report compliance issues to appropriate personnel.
Use supplies and resources effectively to support cost containment.
Complete other assignments required to meet departmental needs.

Desired Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred.

Supports the perioperative team by maintaining a safe environment, ensuring proper functioning of equipment and supplies, and assisting with equipment setup and preparation of surgical procedures.

Job Function 01: Cleans Operating Rooms and sets up surgical equipment in the OR suite between cases in an efficient manner utilizing the approved infection prevention cleaning guide and manufacturer's IFU. Maintains standard precautions.
Job Function 02: Maintains cleanliness and organization in the Operating Rooms, corridors, sub sterile area and equipment storage rooms.
Job Function 03: Maintains cleanliness and organization of equipment that is stored within the department. Assist the surgical teams with retrieving and retuning equipment.
Job Function 04: Assist in transferring the patient under the directions of the surgical team. Ensure patient safety by placing patient side rails up and locking the stretchers prior to and during transfer.
Job Function 05: Follows policy and procedure regarding specimen and blood product handling.
Job Function 06: Utilizes the surgical schedule and surgeon preference cards to prepare the Operating Room suite for each surgical procedure and notifies appropriate personnel of any potential issues or possible delays. Job Function 07: Restocks supplies in assigned areas of the department, reporting par level deficits to materials manager. Cleans and checks for outdates before restocking.

Job Function 08: Maintains a safe environment of care in accordance with hospital policies and other regulatory agencies. Practices universal precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practices departmental safety procedures including safe handling of equipment, isolation cleaning practices, and hazardous substances. Adheres to and demonstrates hospital, patient and/or personal safety procedures.
Job Function 09: Responds promptly to requests and emergency situations. Communicates to charge nurse when unbale to meet the needs of the unit. Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork, fostering positive working relationships. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the unit, accepts assignments willingly.
Job Function 10: Maintains patient confidentiality, reports compliance issues to appropriate personnel.
Job Function 11: Actively participates in cost containment through effective use of supplies and resources. Other tasks which may be required: assignments that meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum Experience:

Prior experience in operating room preferred

License/Certifications:

BLS required
Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 18.500000

Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 28.880000

Salary Admin Plan: SER

About the Company

Atlantic Health System

Non-profit healthcare provider with physician network

Atlantic Health System is a large non-profit healthcare network in New Jersey that runs hospitals, outpatient centers, urgent care clinics, and a physician-led group called Atlantic Medical Group with more than 1,000 doctors across 300 locations. It provides a full range of medical services to communities in New Jersey and New York and lets patients manage care through the MyChart portal, which handles medical records, appointments, and bill payments. Its business model puts earnings back into its healthcare services and facilities, reinvesting to improve care access and community health. The system differentiates itself by being a broad, integrated network of facilities and a large physician group under a nonprofit umbrella, offering coordinated care across many sites. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering comprehensive care and continually expanding access to high-quality medical services.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Morristown, NJ
Founded: Not listed

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