Operating Room Assistant

Summary

$3000 SIGN ON BONUS!

**current employees not eligible**

Entry Level Role- All training provided on the job!

• Position Summary
  
  • Under supervision of Operating Room Manager and following established procedures, assists with the care of the patient in the Operating Room by transporting and lifting/positioning for surgery.
  • Cleaning and assisting in Operating Room turnovers and by performing general errands as required by team leader and charge nurses. Maintains general cleanliness and maintenance of the department.
  • *Opportunity for advancement to Level II after 6 months.
• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred with two years of work experience.
  • License/Certifications: N/A
  • Experience: N/A
  • Ability to anticipate, prioritize and coordinate work in a high stress, fast paced environment required.
    
    • Involves responding to emergency situations and tight schedules
  • Read, write and understand well enough to perform duties effectively. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously with patients, co workers, diverse group of O.R. personnel and multiple nursing unit personnel.
  • Basic computer knowledge preferred.
  • Willingness to work on rotating schedule.
  • Requires 3 to 6 weeks of on the job training in order to become familiar with:
    
    • Physical plant and operating room procedures including
    • Principals of asepsis
    • Operation of OR beds and equipment
    • Case cart checking procedures
    • Names of surgical instruments and equipment
    • Safe handling of oxygen tanks

Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.