To support the operational needs of the unit and to assist in the delivery of care as a member of the O.R. team.
- Maintain room cleanliness prior to and following surgical procedures.
- Assist with preparation of operating room including retrieval of monitors and specialty beds, and related equipment for surgeries.
- Ensure availability of instruments and supplies needed for case. Assist with opening of supplies and instruments.
- Assist nursing staff in preparing patient for surgery including: lifting, positioning, prepping and additional duties as directed by the circulating nurse or manager.
- Delivery of blood products and specimens to appropriate location(s).
- Pick daily cases according to scheduled operative time and urgency.
- Maintains the unit environment including cores, rooms, scrub areas and hallways.
- Return instruments and unused supplies at case completion or when cases are cancelled.
- Assist with transportation of patients as needed including retrieval of beds and stretchers, transport patient from unit to O.R. as needed.
- Respond and assist to emergency/trauma cases, assist surgical team as directed.
- Assist with post mortem care and transportation.
- Precept new hires as assigned.
- Demonstrate appropriate infection control and universal precautions.
Related Duties
- Complete duties associated with team affiliation.
- Maintain, test patient care of equipment. Initiate repair when indicated.
- Serve on unit based committees as a representative of the Perioperative technician group.
May Assist With The Following Duties
- Perform delegated clinical or laboratory procedures.
- Monitor, set up and maintain the operations of clinical equipment.
- May monitor patient status, record and document vital signs.
- Stock and maintain inventory of specialized areas.
- May transport patients to and from designated locations.
- May assist with admitting and discharge procedures.
- May administer medications.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Graduation from high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
- 3 years experience
- Progressive knowledge in methods, procedures, materials, and equipment of designated areas is necessary.
- Graduation from a Medical assistant program or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory and/or patient care activities is desirable.
- One of the following: Junior status in an accredited BSN program; 2 year in accredited ADN program; Bachelors Degree in an accredited BSN program; Minimum 1-year recent experience in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting, such as nurse aide in a hospital setting; Minimum two years experience in in an unlicensed assistive role in a patient care setting in a nursing home or other health care environment
Necessary Skills
- Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others
- Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment
- Demonstrate dependability, initiative, ability to prioritize, and ability to accept direction
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team and be self-directed.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent attendance record
- Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities which include moving, transporting and positioning patients and equipment as well as constantly positioning self to provide patient care and related duties.
Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights
24 hours/week
General supervision is received from area supervisor and manager.
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