OR Suite Attendant

General Summary of Position
Maintains 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 Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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 but not limited to 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 but not limited to: 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 the transportation of 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.

Changes 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. Informs 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.

Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED

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Experience

• Experience in a hospital setting in a similar position required
• As a nursing assistant or in central sterile supply or environmental services preferred

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Licenses and Certifications

• N/A

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Very organized.
• Must be able to read and write and know basic math.
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Reliable and able to follow detailed instructions.
• Able to work under stress and remain calm in emergency situations.
• Communication skills are required to interact with patients and all levels of staff.

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Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
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• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.