Periop Support Associate - ORMC Surgery - Mon-Fri / 0630-1500

Position Summary Participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team and is able to perform duties of PSA I. ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 808 beds, the downtown Orlando hospital is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Center in Central Florida. The hospital has earned consistent Best Regional Hospitals recognition from U.S. News & World Report and most recently received national top-50 rankings in two adult specialties and high performing ratings in four specialties and 11 procedures and conditions, as well as a fourth Top Teaching Hospital and a seventh consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the patient safety advocates at The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and has achieved Magnet® recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Responsibilities Understands the sterile technique required to establish a sterile field. Demonstrates the skills of surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving and working within a sterile field. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PSA II can assists in preparing the O.R. for surgical procedures by opening sterile supplies, identifying minor equipment problems and setting up rooms per procedure preference cards. Works closely with co-workers to ensure availability of needed equipment, O.R. beds, and stretchers. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Anesthesia personnel, assists with positioning of patients for procedures and holding extremities during the operative prep. Assists in maintenance of unit records and supplies. Scrubs into a surgical procedure to hold a limb, camera or retractor placed by surgeon during a surgical procedure. Suctions at the surgical site when able to see the suction tip and under the direction of the surgeon. Cuts suture ends at skin closure under the direction of the surgeon. Assists the circulating nurse under direct supervision. Hooks up and trouble shoots video equipment. Transports and delivers items, equipment, and medications (excluding controlled substances and IV chemotherapy drugs) throughout the facility Qualifications Education/Training High School diploma or equivalent. Must successfully complete first available PSA II training course (written and skill testing) and demonstrate completion of 30 hours of competent surgical case participation. Licensure/Certification Maintains current BLS/HealthCare certification. Experience Three (3) months experience as PSA I or Nursing Assistant.