Job Description

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant

Reports To: OR Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Exposure Determination: Exposed

OSHA Category: I

As an Operating Room Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our surgical procedures. You will provide support to the surgical team, surgeons, and nurses, ensuring that the operating room functions efficiently and that patients receive the highest level of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available.
• Assist in the positioning of patients for surgery and provide physical and emotional support as needed.
• Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
• Hand instruments to the surgical team during procedures, maintaining a sterile field at all times.
• Assist in transporting patients to and from the operating room.
• Maintain a clean and organized operating room environment.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure the efficient flow of the surgical process.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a surgical technologist or operating room assistant is preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to adhere to hospital policies and protocols.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily an action position requiring walking, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting and lifting up to 50 pounds. At times must lift up to 75 pounds. Potential for long periods of standing. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with the computer and other facility operating systems. Must have auditory acuity to effectively interact with patients and public.

Work Schedule:

Regular schedule is based on patient volume and surgical schedule. Schedule is set by the Nursing Management prior to shift’s start.

OSHA Category I:

Required to perform tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue.

Revision History:

June 2017 – Revision

The above statement statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This position requires the following access to Patient Data: (check all that apply for this position)

Patient Data Classification

Definition

Example

Public

Information approved for release to the public. May be disseminated upon request without potential harm.

Patient Name, condition and room number only

Internal Use

Unauthorized disclosure may cause some harm to the Summit, its employees or patients.

Non-medical patient data beyond name, condition and room number, which may include internal directories, organizational memos, routine correspondence

Confidential

Unauthorized disclosure could adversely impact the Summit, its employees or patients.

Patient medical records, appointment, treatment, and financial data, purchasing information, vendor contracts, and internal audit reports containing patient information

x

Restricted Confidential

Unauthorized disclosure likely to result in significant adverse impact, embarrassment or penalties to the Summit, its employees or patients.

Legally protected and sensitive medical data - HIV, mental health/substance abuse treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, abortion, physical or sexual abuse.

This position requires access to Protected Health Information (PHI). The information accessed is limited to the minimum necessary PHI required to perform the employee’s job (i.e. for claim processing, patient admissions, etc.). PHI is accessed through various computer applications, direct contact with the patient or family members and/or contact with hospital departments with whom interaction is necessary.

Core accountability:

The employee complies with HIPAA requirements by protecting the confidentiality of Protected Health Information, accessing only that information that is required to perform his/her job, and by discussing PHI only with others within the Summit who have a legitimate business reason to access the information.