OR Support Aide

St. Johns Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality compassionate health care utilizing the latest state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson Ardsley Dobbs Ferry and Irvington St. Johns Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. Johns has been an integral part of the community since the 1890s and its commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals vision mission and value. St. Johns Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community 1894 the Cochran School of Nursing the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area was founded thus making the St. Johns Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital but the heart and soul. St. Johns dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. Johns Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. Johns Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. Johns Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race creed color national origin sex age disability marital status or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

The OR Support Aide is responsible for assisting the surgical team in providing a safe and clean environment for patients undergoing surgery. Transports patients to and from the surgical suite. Identifies patient and receives instructions from unit personnel when receiving the patient. Observes and watches patient at all times providing a safe environment through care and handling. Notifies necessary personnel of patients arrival in Operating Room to ensure continuity of care and proper identification and observation. Assists in maintenance care and cleanliness of supplies and equipment. Maintains equipment and cleanliness of anesthesia equipment as directed. Cleans rooms according to procedure. Maintains a supply of clean linen and blankets for each room. Assists in providing necessary supplies and equipment before during and after operative procedure. Assists in preparing of surgical site by supporting limbs during preparation and the application of casts and dressing. Maintains cares for and delivers all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage. Shaves and prepares patients if needed according to procedure. Maintains effective communication with nurses other unit staff patients and families also with personnel from other departments. Position is both at the Andrus and Dobbs Ferry Pavilions.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous Operating Room experience preferred.