OR Assistant; part-time

OR Assistant

Apply for the OR Assistant role at Spire Orthopedic Partners.

Hours:

6:00am - 2:30pm.

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Ortho Rhode Island is a world-class group of talented providers and professionals, all working together to offer value and quality in everything we do. Each Ortho Rhode Island team member is dedicated to thinking like a patient, and to offering the best experience in our industry, driven by our core values: delivering on our word, respecting each other, innovating in orthopedics, valuing every individual, and engaging our community.

• Prepares the operating room at the beginning of the day by sanitizing all flat surfaces and equipment using special cleaners known as germicides.
• Assists the surgical team in positioning patients.
• Sweep and mop floors between surgical procedures; more often if necessary.
• Assists in transferring patients from the operating room bed to the recovery stretchers and cleans the operating room for the next procedure.
• Changing bed sheets between surgical procedures.
• Responsible for the management of linen and scrub attire.
• Assists the Materials Manager with inventory receiving and controls.
• May be asked to assist clinical staff in picking cases for future surgical procedures.
• Complies with the facility's time and attendance policy.
• Promotes teamwork between people, departments and services.
• Uses effective communication skills to create a culture of collaboration and respect.
• Accepts suggestions and feedback from others.
• Adheres to the professional standards set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency and understanding of basic medical terminology.
• BLS preferred.
• Attention to detail is an important skill to provide a clean environment and may also be responsible for sterilizing medical equipment.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Standing/walking for more than half of the day.
• Frequently bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting.
• Sufficient mobility and strength to move throughout the department and lift heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing and pulling patient stretchers and wire/metal supply carts.
• Heavy lifting or ending associated with the movement or lifting of patients.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment when required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).