Intern, Pool - Chatham Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

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The orderly is responsible for assisting with room turnovers, stocking the operating room, unpacking supplies, and cleaning the rooms and equipment between patients. The Orderly is responsible for the provision of quality care to meet identified outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing. The orderly performs duties according to scope of practice.

Job Requirements:

Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to set priorities.
2. Ability to work with a team.
3. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
4. Ability to communicate well with patients, families, teammates, physicians, other members of the healthcare team.
5. Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice.
6. Physical stamina required.
7. Ability to lift objects over 50lbs. The orderly is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the operating room throughout the surgical day. 

Clinical Quality:

1. Responsible for surgical housekeeping and maintenance of Center.
2. Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures.
3. Maintain organization and cleanliness of OR hallway throughout the day.
4. Make sure things are put away in proper location and in an organized fashion.
5. Demonstrates understanding of operating room/procedure room technical equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines, policy and procedures.
6. Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies.
7. Checks updated schedule every morning and prepares room supplies and equipment.
8. Ensures patient safety. Assist nursing with transferring patients to and from the operating room bed and moving heavy equipment. 
9. Clean operating room suites and other restricted areas. Cleans vertical and horizontal surfaces that collect dust. Cleans all surfaces and fixtures with proper cleaning chemicals.
10. Re-stocks supplies in warmer; linens, blankets and fluids as needed.
11. Cleans stretchers and wheelchairs, replaces sheets. Maintain equipment storage rooms.  Performs individual daily assignment checklists as assigned.
12. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of equipment.
13. Dispose of all linen and trash in the appropriate manner. Empty and replace sharps containers in all rooms and all departments.
14. Mop floors in all areas daily and between patients.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by DON and OR Manager.
16. Take trash out before end of shift.

Teamwork/Accountability/Integrity:

1. Utilizes time effectively.
2. Follows established facility policies and procedures with regard to attendance.
3. Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by facility.
4. Adheres to tardiness policy.
5. Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness in accordance with established departmental procedures as noted by supervisor.
6. Requests scheduled time off according to procedure as noted by supervisor.
7. Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
8. Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
9. Demonstrates to competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
10. Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.
11. Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.
12. Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and surgery center.
13. Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
14. Maintains housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patients, teammates, physicians, guests.
15. Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Continuous Improvement:

1. Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice.
2. Attends 75% of unit based staff meetings and demonstrates review of minutes for any meetings missed.
3. Participates in scheduled performance appraisals and demonstrates dedication to ongoing performance improvement.
4. Responsibly demonstrates and the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession.
5. Maintains and displays appropriate knowledge of professional developments through printed material or other sources.
6. Attends and participates in all applicable facility training and development workshops scheduled by the facility
7. Maintains work area and equipment in an organized and clean manner
8. Maintains dress and appearance according to standards as observed by management
9. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of job description, role, and responsibilities through continuing education activities
10. Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative.

Compliance:

1. Upholds and practices the principles and policies of the SCA Compliance program.
2. Demonstrates competency in performing job task, role and responsibilities at least on an annual basis.
3. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.

Service Excellence:

1. Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care. Protects all patient information according to established standards of care, policies and procedures
2. Discusses patient information with other health team members in an appropriate environment
3. Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional environment
4. Displays a caring and responsive attitude and conducts all activities respecting patient, family and employee rights and expectations
5. Fosters a positive and professional surgery center environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member
6. Diffuses/resolves conflict by appropriately communicating with those involved
7. Accepts developmental and motivational feedback and gives suggestions in a professional manner
8. Considers age specific needs in caring for and communicating with patients and family/guests

Financial Skill:

1. Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities.
2. Provides input re: equipment needs/supply needs.
3. Completes patient charges in accordance with facility procedure.
4. Demonstrates sound cost containment techniques.
5. Participates in periodic inventory count as assigned by management.

Education, Experience, and Licensure:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent. Prior Experience as an orderly preferred.