JOB TITLE: ORDERLY / OR SUPPORT

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: the OR Manager/Director of Nursing

TYPICAL DEMANDS: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, pulling or pushing of carts. Frequent standing and walking or other means of mobility for extended periods of time. The ability to move and position large equipment such as c-arm, flouroscan, Stryker towers, beds, or gurneys. Requires exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances and radiation. Requires ability to work irregular hours under sometimes stressful conditions. Assumes responsibilities for own actions and seeks help as needed. Must have thorough knowledge of sterility and ability to implement and maintain the principles of aseptic technique and basic infection control practices.

DUTIES: ( This list may not include all of the duties assigned )

• Assist with room turnover and preparation for following procedures in a timely manner

• Collect and properly dispose of all wastes including biohazardous materials

• Assists with limited patient care in the operating, recovery, and procedure rooms as needed, specified, and directed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

• Orders and stocks supplies for the areas assigned

• Weekly and monthly cleaning of designated areas as assigned by Infection control Nurse.

• Provides assistance with continuous patient flow by providing pre-operative area with clean, made up stretchers and /or moveable recliners, as necessary

• Assists with removal of dirty linens and placing trash in appropriate receptacles

• Maintain patient/facility confidentiality at all times

• Assist nurses as assigned

• Assists with the safe transfer of patient to gurney

• Assists with routine care, maintenance, and troubleshooting of designated equipment and devices

• Assists with the rotation, receiving, checking of out dates and storage of supplies

• Participates in quality assurance / performance improvement program

• Participates in activities as assigned to acquire and maintain accreditation

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures, recognizes safety hazards, and initiate appropriate corrective and/or preventative measures

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.

• CPR certified

Required Skills Required Experience

1. Minimum Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. 
2. Knowledge of and ability to use a variety hand and power tools to assemble either building materials components products.
3. Manual dexterity.
4. Knowledge of safety procedures while performing assembly tasks.
5. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
6. Ability to read and understand simple diagrams or blueprints.
7. Temperatures will vary.
8. Dusty and noisy environment when operating machines and tools.
9. Ear protection required when exposed to noise for an extended period of time.
10. Eye protection and steel toed (safety toed) hard sole leather boots required at all times. 
11. Overtime work could be involved. 
12. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 100 pounds.