Ward assistant vs operating room assistant

Differences between ward assistant and operating room assistant duties and responsibilities

Ward assistant example responsibilities.

• Transport patients in a large VA hospital, to and from their various medical and clinic appointments.
• Read and score request for proposals (RFP) for city wide programming resulting in the distribution of critical grants.
• Maintain an organize and healthy environment for patients under high-stress and fast-pace conditions.
• Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Direct & answer visitors' questions.

Operating room assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage facility organization and cleanliness, maximizing the utilization of the facility and the efficiency of athlete's training routines.
• Attach electrodes to patients in order to monitor electrocardiogram [EKG].
• Obtain specimens, perform CPR, provide first aid, and check vital signs.
• Facilitate patient safety while under anesthesia and awaking from anesthesia.
• Review all group booking reports (Delphi).
• Aid surgeons in suturing and management of trauma patients.
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