Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team. The primary focus of this position is patient, specimen and equipment
transport, O.R. sanitation and assistance with maintenance of unit supply levels.
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Specific duties include cleaning stretchers, O.R. tables, equipment and rooms.
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May assist the registered nurse and anesthetist in transporting postoperative patients to the recovery unit. Conveys and
receives information in a timely manner.
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Performs operating room sanitation tasks.
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Stocks operating room with supplies.
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Checks, counts and stocks supplies (warmers, cabinets, bovies, substerile/supply rooms, linen and bags).
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Transports patient specimens, cultures, blood and body fluids to pathology, radiology and the laboratory.
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Provides assistance with moving and lifting patients, supplies and equipment.
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Reports defective material or equipment to supervisor.
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Under the direct supervision of the Registered nurse and/or anesthesia provider, may assist with positioning of patients for
procedures and performs sterile gloving without contamination and holds extremities during patient preparation.
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Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs)
throughout the facility.
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May have limited access to areas storing medications.
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Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
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Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
Education/Training
High School diploma or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification