Job Description

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.

Education:

High School Graduate or GED required

Experience:

Operating Room experience preferred

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

EEO STATEMENT

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