OR Assistant PRN

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Park Ten has an immediate need for a per diem OR Assistant!

Job Summary: Provides direct patient care by assisting patients with changing linens, ambulation, and transport.  Maintains a clean and orderly patient care environment.  Assists during patient examinations and procedures. Obtains and records patient vital signs, provides nutritional intake and reports results and observations. Demonstrates the primary goal of efficiently providing surgical services that exceed customer expectations and improve clinical and financial operations.

• Knows and adheres to policies of the Center and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for peri-operative nursing care according to accepted standards.
•  Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge in aseptic technique.
•  Demonstrates ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population.
•  Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.
•  Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and behavior.
•  Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
•  Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
•  Informs Manager of applicable day-to-day situations.
• Assists with OR cleaning and set up following all policies, procedures, and standards.
•  Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current CPR. 
• Demonstrates necessary clinical competency. 

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