Job Description:

The Operating Room (OR) Clinical Associate is responsible for assisting the surgical team with direct and indirect patient care. The OR Clinical Associate functions as a member of the surgical team under direct supervision of registered peri-operative nurses, surgical technicians, and anesthesiologists. Job functions include patient transport, equipment and supply preparation, opening sterile supplies, instrument sterilization, specimen transport, room turnover, errands and housekeeping responsibilities.


This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.


This position reports to the Director, Surgical Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.



Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required


• One year of clinical experience in a hospital with OR experience preferred

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


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