PPA, CHH Operating Rooms
PPA, CHH Operating Rooms
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Job Description
Department Overview
Function as a member of the surgical team while under the direct supervision and direction of the registered perioperative nurse. The PPA will provide assistance with cleaning and preparing operating rooms retrieving and cleaning equipment retrieving and stocking supplies and related items; supports the environment of the unit or service; supports patient care through assistance with prepping and opening supplies before surgery. At OHSU the PPA promotes a culture where we imagine inspire engage and excel to ensure we meet every patients needs.
Function/Duties of Position
Supplies
Opening supplies
Assisting in set-up retrieving supplies
Retreiving supplies during the case
Immediately available outside the OR
Getting next case cart and checking to ensure complete
Stocking
- Equipment
Assisting in set-up
Retrieving equipment
Cleaning equipment
Immediately available outside the OR
- Cleaning the OR Space/ Opening supplies
Wiping down equipment furniture and OR space
Mopping
Partnering with a team to achieve an efficient process and meet a turnover target time for completion
- Patient Care Support
Helping with patient prep and positioning
Assisting the OR team with needs
Immediately available inside/outside the OR
Continuous engagement with the surgical team. Must remain immediately available in or just outside the OR suite at all times.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) may include specialized vocational courses.
One year work experience in any field.
Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to safely lift and transfer patients equipment supplies.
Must be responsible and properly trained in the transportation of bio-hazardous items within 90 days of hire.
A PPA candidate may be required to have a valid BLS certification at time of hire as indicated on the position description.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Cooperation with and maintenance of good rapport with nursing staff ancillary personnel other departments patients and physicians.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with staff patients and visitors.
Basic computer skills may be required.
Good prioritization and organizational skills.
Flexibility ability to deal effectively with unforeseen request or circumstances during a case.
Prompt efficient and dependable.
Maintenance of patient and medical staff confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of (or enrollment in) the Sterile Processing Course; OR Certified Nurse Assistant; OR 1 year job experience in a hospital clinic or medical laboratory with exposure to decontamination and cleaning processes; OR certified registered central service technician (CRCST).
Additional Details
Work schedule will need to align with department needs and will required to be flexible to changing department needs. Day shift hours 5 weekdays per week no regular weekends. Shift start time between 0630 - 0800 8 hour days. Potential for on-call overtime. Ability to perform routine duties with minimal supervision. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required per policy.
All are welcome
Employment Type
Full-Time
