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Sr Operating Room Assistant

Ochsner Health

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Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago

Location

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Quick overview

Provides technical support and direct patient care as a member of the surgical team, specifically assisting with anesthesia equipment and supplies. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, precepting new staff, and maintaining a safe environment in surgical areas.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience in patient care and operating room or anesthesia technical support. Must hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

high schoolInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareData EntryPreceptingCrisis ManagementEquipment TroubleshootingPatient PrivacyWindows ApplicationsSurgical Team CollaborationAnesthesia Technical Support

Job description

  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.
  • We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
  • At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.
  • Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
  • This job provides technical support services, assists with the delivery of patient care by functioning as a member of the surgical team, and performs all job duties of an operating room assistant.
  • Provides service specific assistance with or and anesthesia equipment and supplies, provides safe, technical support to anesthesia staff with direct patient needs, troubleshoots equipment, second scrubs on some procedures, precepts new ORAs, assists with evaluation of new hires, and assists with development of orientation material.
  • Full Time Location: Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent Work Experience Required - 2 years of Patient Care experience Operating Room or Anesthesia Technical Support experience Certifications Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Successful completion of planned instructional or sponsored course Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to function calmly in high pressure situations.
  • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g.
  • 24/7, weekend, on call availability).
  • Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
  • Job Duties Performs direct patient care duties.
  • Performs indirect patient care duties.
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment in patient care and support surgical areas.
  • Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department/unit.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
  • Other related duties as required.
  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.
  • They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
  • Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
  • This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  • The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
  • Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.
  • Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
  • The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
  • Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.
  • The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.
  • There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
  • Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.
  • The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
  • Are you ready to make a difference?
  • Apply Today!
  • Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.
  • Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.
  • Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
  • Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.
  • If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org.
  • This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
  • Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  • Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
  • For 12 consecutive years, U.S.
  • News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No.
  • 1 hospital in Louisiana.
  • Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No.
  • 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
  • Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
  • In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
  • Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
  • To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/. Ochsner Health is proud to be an Employer of Choice.
  • Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024 Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
  • The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.
  • Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™ Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 Opportunities listed here represent open positions at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Health managed entities.

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Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Louisiana, Mississippi and across the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. Ochsner is nationally recognized for inspiring healthier lives and...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
HQNew Orleans, Louisiana
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