Perioperative Attendant - St Francis Medical Center

Perioperative Attendant St Francis Medical Center

The Perioperative Attendant is responsible for assisting the clinical staff by performing a variety of support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical / procedural services to the patient working under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Functions :

• Performs daily set-up of the surgical suites and room turnover between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the OR. May terminally clean OR suites based upon department design.
• Assists with patient positioning, lifting and transfers. Performs sterile holds as needed.
• Restocks and maintains an adequate amount of supplies and linens needed for surgery and / or anesthesia daily use. May maintain oxygen tanks based upon department design. Reports shortage of supplies to supervisor.
• Sets up equipment and positioning devices as needed for surgery. Reports to supervisor any broken, defective, or missing equipment or positioning devices. Cleans and maintains proper storage of equipment and positioning devices.
• Transports patients to from multiple departments as needed. May obtain clean inpatient beds and stretcher based upon department design.
• Responds to a variety of requests including running errands to and from other departments, obtaining items as needed, etc.
• Performs patient POCT as needed. Performs daily quality control checks on POCT devices.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications :

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Experience :

One-year perioperative experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities :

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Completes specific, routine task

Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill

May operate basic equipment / machinery

Soft / Interpersonal Skills :

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Ability to Follow Instructions

Able to Work Independently

Move with a sense of urgency

Training :

None

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer :

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA / FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.