Reporting to, and working under the direct supervision of the Operating Room Nurse Manager. He/she will ensure patient safety by providing support in a timely and thorough manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Cleaning and disinfection services to keep the Operating Room in an orderly, sanitary, and attractive condition.
- Assist in the Operating Room Linen Management work area as needed (whenever free or in absence). Tasks include but are not limited to the folding of linen articles, dispersing linen for laundry & segregation of soiled and infectious laundry.
- Assist in the Sterilization Processing work area as needed, working with the Sterile Processing Technician (whenever free or in their absence). Tasks include but are not limited to wrapping and packing surgical instruments and organizing the sterile Instrument storage.
- Assist in the Supplies Storage work area in Supplies Storage as needed, working with the Supplies Storage Clerk (whenever free or in the absence of).
- Assist the circulating nurse with the care of the patient while in the Operating Room.
- Check daily to keep abreast of new changes occurring in the operating room.
- Understand and perform standardization of set-ups
- Assist in the preparation of cases scheduled for surgery on the following day.
- Assist in maintaining department stock level
- Participate in unit meetings and educational activities to develop skills and grow in awareness
OTHER DUTIES
- Uphold the highest standards of quality and efficiency in line with hospital quality programs (e.g. Safecare, DOH, etc.) requirements.
- Ensure a safe and secure work environment by strictly adhering to infection prevention and control protocols such as but not limited to handwashing, wearing of PPE, etc.
- Commit to sustainable and eco-friendly work practices by minimizing waste, optimizing resource usage and actively participating in initiatives that promote environmental stewardship.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Education Required: At least High School Graduate or any Vocational Course Graduate
- Certificate/License Required; if any: Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum Experience Required: Requires three (3) months of continuous work experience OJT
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to handle and care the surgical instruments
- Knowledge of fire and disaster procedure
- Ability to read and understand English in order to follow instructions, job assignments, schedules, work orders, and chemical labels.
- Ability to utilize and understand universal safety precautions when cleaning the Operating Rooms.
What We Do
CURE International is a Christian nonprofit organization that operates a global network of eight pediatric surgical hospitals that serve children with treatable disabilities. Our hospitals are located in Ethiopia, Niger, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, and the Philippines.
Patients at CURE children's hospitals suffer from conditions such as cleft lip/palate, neglected clubfoot, bowed legs, burn contractures, spina bifida, brain tumors, and hydrocephalus.
In addition to world-class clinical service, CURE intentionally ministers to the emotional and spiritual needs of our patient and their communities. Since its inception in 1996, CURE has conducted more than 5 million patient visits.
CURE needs a variety of medical and non-medical professionals—domestic and international—to help ensure our continued service to these children. Both short and long-term opportunities are available.
Whether administering anesthesia, leading a surgical intervention, connecting with donors, processing the payroll, praying with patients, or coordinating the design of a new operating theater, all are needed and integral to the mission!
That's why we refer to ourselves as co-workers; whether you are the CEO or a security guard or a housekeeper, everyone plays an equally important role in the delivery of what we do.
Check us out today at http://cure.org We want to hear from you, and we will be pleased and honored to review your application!