OR Assistant- Westwood Surgery Center

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse II and/or the charge nurse, the incumbent will perform duties as an Operating Room Assistant to include: patient care; blood products, specimens, and equipment transport; equipment maintenance, room readiness, restocking supplies, cleaning soiled supplies, storing and distributing anesthesia support materials. Other duties include but are not limited to: customer service and departmental efficiencies. Assignments are given according to organizational goals.

* Knowledge of Operating Room zones (unrestricted, semi-restricted, and restricted)

* Knowledge of OR Equipment such as hospital beds

* Knowledge about General Surgery cases regarding equipment, positioning, specific needs, supplies, etc.

* Knowledge of patient needs based on developmental and chronological age and surgical specialty service (i.e. transport of patient, positioning, etc.).

* Knowledge of disinfection principles and use of disinfecting agents.

* Knowledge of basic principles of aseptic technique as applicable (i.e. tying sterile surgical gowns, donning sterile gloves

* Physical requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push or pull 50lbs. or more. Dexterity to operate equipment.

* Awareness of potential exposure to injury of hazardous materials. Knowledge of disinfectants germicides, and sterilants.

* Knowledge of department specialty equipment (name, storage location, use, basic function, and trouble-shooting)

* Knowledge of infection control, AORN, and AAMI standards related to job function

* Knowledge of government regulations: JCAHO, OSHA, Waste Management

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.