Patient Assistant - Main OR - Full TIme

Assist with ambulatory surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Preferred: Medical terminology course or at least one year of experience in health care field
• Perioperative Care in an Ambulatory Surgery Environment
• The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system. Sterad equipment. Stryker Trio stretchers
• Ambulatory Surgery Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age. Environmental conditions include possible exposure to anesthetics, radiation, and infectious disease entities.
• Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
• Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Able to lift, position, and transport with assistance up to 250 lbs.
• Able to work overtime/late shifts as required by the center.

Key Results

• Assists with the patient's care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
• Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
• Maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates maintenance of sterile field.
• Assist with transport of patients.
• Assists with control of the environment of the OR and other areas (temperature, humidity, and sensory, cleaning), maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to sanitation policies.
• Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
• Maintains work environment and organizes unit.
• Organizes assigned task and responsibilities.
• Maintains position specific qualifications.
• Facilitates staff development.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
• Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously.