Operating Room Assistant

Job description

Job Description Summary Under the direction and supervision of licensed personnel, the Operating Room Assistant assists in providing direct patient care and tasks required for daily unit functions. Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type​: Regular Cost Center: CC000564 CHS - OR - Ambulatory (RT) Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade: Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Job Description: Minimum Training and Education : High school diploma or equivalency (GED) with at least six months of experience working in a hospital setting. Completion of a recognized allied health h course or six months patient care experience in a health care setting preferred. May require working irregular hours, rotating shifts and weekends. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Basic Life Support (BLS) within the first two weeks of hire. Thereafter, must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Additional Duties and Responsibilitie...