Lead OR Assistant - Main Operating Room - Days

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Joplin, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Our Mission 

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. 

Schedule: Fulltime 40hrs/week - Days

 

About Us - Operating Room

  • Freeman Health System’s main operating room has nine surgical suites and offers a variety of specialties including gynecology, ear, nose and throat, orthopaedics, cosmetic and neurosurgery

  • In this fast paced procedural area, the staff uses their experience, knowledge and skills to work as a team to take patient care to the next level of patient safety and satisfaction

  • We offer an in-depth individualized orientation process to prepare employees for success in the perioperative setting

 

What You’ll Do 

Provides a safe, clean environment for the patient and personnel of the surgical department by practicing housekeeping responsibilities for environmental sanitation. To provide and assist the staff with safe patient handling, movement, and transfers under the guidance of the registered nurse. Serves as an assistant within the operating room to maintain stocking of supplies, transportation of specimens and blood products, and movement of equipment in and out of the operating room suite. Assists during the surgery in the role of retractor holding for a variety of cases. Fully trained and able to independently run the Cell Saver under the direct supervision of the Circulating RN. Serves as a lead and role model for the assistant staff. Mentors new employees. Works directly with OR leadership to escalate concerns and improve the overall function of the OR Assistant roles.

  

Freeman Perks and Programs 

  • For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! 

  • Health, vision, dental insurance 

  • Retirement with employer match 

  • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation 

  • Milestone payments with longevity of employment 

  • Paid time off  (PTO) 

  • Disability pay 

  • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members 

  • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.