Job Number
- 33754
- Location:
- Phoebe
- Putney
- Memorial
- Hospital
- Street
- Address: 417
- W 3rd
- Ave
- City,
- State:
- Albany,
- Georgia
- Zip
- Code: 31701
- Department:
- PPMH
- Operating
- ROOM
- Shift:
- Evenings
- Job
- Type:
- Full time
- Posted
- Date: 2026-03-10
Job Description
Summary: Assists professional nursing personnel, operating room technicians, anesthesia providers and surgeons in providing care to patients of all ages undergoing surgical intervention or other procedures performed in the operating room.
Description
- Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (Required) Work Experience 1 - 2 years Previous Experience in the Operating Room (Preferred)
- Licenses and
- Certifications
- Required
- Certifications/Licensures:
- Basic
- Life
- Support (BLS)
- Essential
- Functions
- ROOM
- TURNOVER: Assists surgical team as requested to accomplish room turnover in an efficient and timely manner. Assist in moving and positioning patients to and from stretcher and operating room table. Cleaning operating rooms following principles of asepsis and disinfection to assure a clean surgical environment for patients. Removing trash and linen to the appropriate area between surgical procedures. Set up housekeeping supplies for room turnover, cleans scrub sink area, keep floors free of water spills. Stock scrub sinks with soap, towels, and other supplies.
- NURSING
- AND
- OR
- STAFF
- SUPPORT: Serves as staff support for nursing personnel, OR technicians, anesthesia providers, and surgeons Transport patients to and from operating room. Assists with surgical preps. Run errands to obtain supplies, equipment, blood products or take specimens to lab, Carlton Breast Center, etc. Assists with application or bivalving of casts. Understands and maintains sterile technique in operating rooms and suite during surgical procedure. Cleaning and moving of surgical equipment including OR tables, case carts, stretchers, electrosurgical generators, lasers, microscopes, etc. Maintain hallways free of obstacles to assure safe flow of patients and equipment.
- Technology
- AND
- Equipment
- USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
- Adapts to new technology
- DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format. Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.
