Job Description

• Ensures availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assists with timely turnover of assigned rooms throughout the day. Sets up rooms for next day's schedule.
• Sets up case carts.
• Takes and fills inventory as needed.
• Functions as a runner interdepartmentally.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and triage as appropriate.
• May assist with patient care (positioning patient, preparing patient, etc.) under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

• None Required.

• High School Graduate.

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a hospital-based setting, preferably in the operating room.

• Must have good communication, problem solving, and prioritization and self-motivation skills.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders at various times throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Atmosphere in work environment may contain fumes and dust.
• Exposed to chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids. Thus, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Exposed to products containing latex.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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