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Operating Room, Support Associate (Full Time Days with Rotation) - Bethlehem

St Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Support Associate provides patient transport, patient care, and environmental functions. The Support Associate is responsible for transport, housekeeping, and patient care duties to facilitate patient comfort and an efficient work flow in the Operating Room. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs patient transports. Provides surgical and diagnostic preps as ordered. Performs daily operating room cleaning, using proper technique and chemical usage. Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and prioritize work load to facilitate an efficient work flow in the Operating Room. Maintains and trouble shoots rolling stock. Maintains clean and orderly cleaning cart and janitor closet. Communicate with the unit based team regarding change in condition and unit concerns. Restocks and collects unit supplies and equipment as needed. Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate and quality patient care. Demonstrates competency in assigned scope of functions. Takes active part in QA/QI. Assists in training new staff. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting 2 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Standing 5 hours per day, 1 hour at a time. Walking 8 hours per day, 10 minutes at a time. Frequent fingering and handling with occasional grasping. Continuously lift, carry and/or push objects up to 10 pounds. Frequently lift, carry and/or push objects up to 75 pounds. Transport patients via stretchers, wheelchairs and/or beds. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch and reach above shoulder level. Perceive attributes of object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. EDUCATION: High School graduate/GED required. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Orientation to position with in-services and training. CPR certification. WORK SCHEDULE: Full time days as scheduled. 40 hours per week. Weekend rotation, holiday requirements. ELIGIBLE FOR $600 SIGN ON BONUS Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Now
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