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University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleOperating Room Assistant/UKHCRequisition NumberRE44581Working TitleORADepartment NameH3320:Perioperative ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level05Salary Range$15.00-22.60/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationHS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:Required Related Experience1 yr
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical RequirementsThis position requires regularly lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to blood-borne or airborne pathogens and recombinant DNA or viral vectors.
ShiftMust be able to work days, evenings, and/or nights with some weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements per departmental need (20 hours per week).
Job SummaryThe ORA assists the nursing team through duties such as opening sterile supplies; holding instruments and extremities; running errands; obtaining supplies and blood/pharmacy products; transporting patients by bed, wheelchair, or stretcher; ensuring patient ID badges are correct; securing patient belongings; and performing OR turnover duties including cleaning OR tables, mopping floors, changing trash and linens, and assisting with inventory counts. Responsibilities involve handling equipment and supplies with aseptic technique; efficiently communicating; maintaining patient confidentiality; and pushing, pulling, and/or lifting patients and objects up to/greater than 100 pounds.
This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will have the ability to follow directions; excellent organization skills; great attention to detail; customer focus; and exceptional communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePrevious hospital experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply08/01/2024University Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.
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- * How many years of experience do you have dealing with patients?
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- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
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