Job Description
The Surgery Aide/OR Orderly reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. Performs all necessary responsibilities required to transport patients to and from various patient care areas and departments within the hospital to designated areas.
Cleans all surgical areas after procedures and works to maintain the turnover goal of 30 minutes. Is responsible for stocking all sub-sterile areas and ordering supplies, receiving and stocking in the OR.
Assists with the set-up for surgical procedures by obtaining the necessary equipment for the case. Assist in moving patients to and from the OR table, stretcher or bed. Assists in PACU and Holding when necessary to transport patients.
Job Description and Duties
Assists nursing personnel whenever needed within scope of training and ability.
Makes rounds & ensures that all OR suites have basic equipment needed for the day's cases.
Nurses assist in procuring specialty equipment for scheduled cases.
Ensure that equipment are wiped/decontaminated with a germicidal solution before being brought in to the OR suite.
Transporting patients to & from the operating room provides for special needs, i.e. Cribs, patient beds to facilitate safe transport.
Ensure that scrub areas & utility rooms are well stocked with necessary supplies
Ensures that appropriate pay levels are kept & prevents overstocking of supplies.
Cleans after each case, ensuring that all furniture are cleaned with a disinfectant solution,
Making sure that all garbage from previous cases are removed.
Use a clean mop head every time. Do not put a used mop head into the disinfectant bucket.
Keep the cleaning cart clean with fresh disinfectant solution daily.
Assists in moving patients from OR table to bed/stretchers by following established guidelines
As evidenced by observing good body mechanics, ensuring that stretchers/beds are locked all lines, drains, etc
Contains & collects trash by following established policies to prevent biohazardous contamination.
Ensures that trash are collected in appropriate containers.
Minimum Requirements
1 year experience in a clinical role in an Acute Care Setting, preferably an Operating Room
High School Diploma
BLS
Benefits
Flexible shifts
Competitive salary
Excellent differentials
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Outstanding culture and employee satisfaction scores
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
Sick, vacation, and holiday time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Surgical Aide position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Miami offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
