OR Orderly

Job Description:

This position transports patients to and from the OR, functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional, organizes equipment, and provides general cleaning of surgical suites.

Posting Specifics:

Shift Details: Hours are from 0800-1600 no holidays or weekends

Department: Surgical Services

*We invite those to apply that have an eye for detail in cleanliness, ability to learn and be an integral team player for success.

Scope
Must work in the O.R.
Job Essentials
Able to apply standards of and maintain sterile technique appropriately
Getting and restocking supplies as needed
Assist with turnover of the rooms, including cleaning appropriately after the case and preparing the room for the next case
Responsible to assist anesthesia when needed. Including turnover anesthesia equip. Assisting anesthesia wherever needed.
Keep department clean including keeping hallways uncluttered by returning supplies/equipment to their proper storage areas
Responsible for transporting patients to and from surgery
Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients
Transports specimens appropriately including blood and blood products
May scrub into procedures and assist with organ holds, extremity holds, camera holds, and retractor holds
May open sterile supplies
Provides excellent customer service when responding to patient/family requests
Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly, and secures qualified assistance as needed.
When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN
Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care. Demonstrates effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.
Implements plan of care as delegated
Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice and performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards. Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.
Minimum Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

If working in Utah

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Completion of nursing assistant training program (verification of nursing assistant training program completion required and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS

- OR –

Completion of a fundamentals of nursing class with a passing grade within the past two years (official transcript required to verify completion of class and C.N.A. certification required within 120 days of hire) and BLS 

For those hired into a skilled nursing facility or long-term care center obtaining a C.N.A. certification within 120 days is allowed only if the new hire has never been had a C.N.A. in Utah.  If previously certified, must have a current and valid C.N.A. before start date

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications

• CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience
• Pass Basic Aseptic Technique class. Required within 90 days of hire/transfer into this job.

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, sterile indicator tags, colors, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment and instruments with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Sevier Valley Hospital

Work City:

Richfield

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$18.22 - $23.68

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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