This position is located in NNMC, Division of Nursing, Operating Room, Organizational title - Operating Room Nursing Assistant; serves as a member of the surgical team. Delivers patient care, before, during and after surgery. Incumbent reports to the OR Supervisory Nurse. Note: Position is open until filled and may close earlier than the current closing date.

Duties

Performs duties for scheduled and emergent surgical procedures. Evaluates patient's ongoing needs during intra-operative intervention and takes required actions. Performs as first assistant when situation arises, assisting the Surgeon in the positioning and intra-operative care of the patient. Performs surgical counts with RN at beginning and end of procedures and any time a situation may warrant a count. Assist in the transport of patients, assists with the insertion of CVP lines and is able to administer oxygen and provide emergency supplies. Input surgical caseload data into computer database. Assist with the duties of the Medical Supply Technician. Follows strict Infection Control practices. Completes inventory and decontaminating of all surgical instrumentation from the OR and other units. This includes decontaminating and sterilizing powered surgical instruments. Checks instrumentation for proper functioning prior to sterilization. Tracks and follow-up on work orders and supply requests, restocks supplies utilized within perioperative department.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aid performing duties such as: Providing personal nursing care such as providing pre- and post-operative care. Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus. Caring for mentally ill patients, including observing, recording, and reporting changes in their behavior, and providing reassurance and encouragement. Assisting surgeons and registered nurses in operating room activities, including passing instruments, maintaining sterile conditions, and draping and positioning patients. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Select surgical and gastrointestinal supplies for surgical cased as needed. Sets up surgical suits as indicated by surgical case. Prepares and maintains the sterile field of the operating room using the principles of aseptic technique. Mentor surgical tech students, providing feedback and training. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

• Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.
• If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Shiprock Service Unit Hwy 491 N PO Box 160 Shiprock, NM 87420 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]