Operating Room Aide - No CNA Cert Required

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

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Job Description:

Performs a variety of operating room support and operating room cleaning duties. Follows special cleaning and trash handling techniques, as required. Assists with operating room set-up, patient transport, equipment procurement, and room turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling.

• When directed will pick supplies and set up appropriate trays for add-on and next day cases.
• Maintains supply and stock supplies by adhering to established par levels, rotating and organizing stock and monitoring for expiration dates.
• Documents temperature readings of all fluid and blanket warmers and adjust accordingly.
• Assists with the positioning, lifting, and transporting of patients.
• Assists with delivering supplies and equipment as needed to operating rooms.
• Dry mops and damp disinfect all aspects of assigned areas.
• Disinfects operating rooms upon completion of surgical procedures as designated by the infection control policies.
• Collects trash and waste, and soiled linen including reline containers with trash bags.
• Handles trash and soiled linen and transports trash to designated area as designated by infection control policies.
• Reports maintenance repair needs and unsafe conditions to coordinator.
• Reports the finding of misplaced patient belongings or hospital equipment to the appropriate parties, i.e. Nursing or Security.
• Assists in moving equipment and operating room beds.
• Prepares stretchers and beds for post-op patients.
• Participates in Joint Commission mandated educational programs.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.