OR Suite Attendant

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStar Health is looking for an OR Suite Attendant to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital!

As an OR Suite Attendant, you will maintain the cleanliness of the Surgery Center, transports patients to and from the Surgery Center, assists with designated inventory, receiving and storage functions and maintains supply levels of designated basic items in appropriate areas of the department. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

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Primary Duties:

* Cleans the Surgery Center department and adjacent areas including trash and linen removal and cleaning and replacing designated equipment. Performs other environmental services for the department as requested including cleaning department bathrooms, break room, staff refrigerators, wiping stretchers, bedside tables, reclining chairs, and isolation room. Replaces linens, trash bags, suction canisters (when applicable), and linen bags.

* Maintains and inventory various supplies including masks, hats, shoe covers, eye protection, soap for dispensers, and paper towels in all sink areas; blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and pillows. Transportation of patients including from surgical waiting room, from and to inpatient rooms, and discharge to curb. Assists with moving and lifting patients. Locates and moves equipment into storage areas as needed.

* Obtains blood products, x-rays films, and transports specimens within the department or to other departments as assigned. Cleans, stores, and maintains an adequate supply of stretchers and wheelchairs for the Surgery Center for patients. Assists with maintaining a clean working environment in patient care areas as well as non-patient care areas as needed including but not limited to cleaning and polishes smeared surfaces as needed (glass, stainless steel) with the appropriate cleaner, emptying waste cans as needed, and maintains and refills spray bottles of approved disinfectant.

* Cleans and restocks infection control carts with non-sterile gowns and gloves, as well as hats, shoe covers, extra red bags, and signs for the doors. Change sharp boxes as necessary and dispose of them properly. Assists Surgery Center staff with restocking unit, as necessary.

* Maintains communication with the charge nurse and patient service coordinator. Inform the charge nurse when leaving the unit and upon return. Seeks direction and guidance from the charge nurse as necessary to organize work and set priorities. Exemplifies Commitment to Caring (C2C) standards in all activities

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED.

* Experience in a hospital setting in a similar position.

* Experience as a nursing assistant or in central sterile supply or environmental services preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

This position has a hiring range of $19.7 - $19.72