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VCU Health•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The OR Support Assistant I supports the Operating Room staff by preparing case carts, maintaining supplies and equipment, and maintaining a safe and functional environment for all age groups.

Requirements

AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Completion of state recognized CNA program; or Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum or VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261 or Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses. Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; or Completion of EMT program; or Completion of medical assistant program; or One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) year
Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN.
Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
Ability to work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Ability to lift 50-100 lbs.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), repetitive motion
Ability to problem solve, speak clearly, write legibly, read, and use logical thinking
Ability to work in a fast pace environment, maintain a steady pace, handle multiple priorities, manage frequent and intense customer interactions, and adapt to a noisy environment and frequent change

Nice To Haves

6 months – 1 year working in an Operating Room environment strongly preferred
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and supplies preferred.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

Preparing case carts
Maintaining supplies and equipment
Maintaining a safe and functional environment for all age groups
Providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
Handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.