POSITION SUMMARY:

The OR Assistant under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assists in the treatment and care of patients in the surgical phase of their treatment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent.

One year patient care experience preferably in a hospital setting.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Functions within the position description and within the scope of employee/patient relationship.
• Participates in opportunities of continuing education.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.