Perioperative Assistant

Job Description

Job Overview :

The Perioperative Assistant for the Operating Room reports to the Chief Surgical Asistant - GSH, Nurse Manager. The perioperative Assistant for the Sameday Surgery / PACU reports to the Nursing Manager. The perioperative Assistant for all areas is supervised by the cheif surgical assistant, nursing manager, and charge nurse. The perioperative assistant performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department to anesthesia or nursing staff.

Hours : PRN

Job Requirements :

High School Degree or GED

Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment

1-2 years experience

Hospital experience or exposure to patients in other health care settings

Job Responsibilities :

Transports patients via hospital stretchers / beds / wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner.

Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required. Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas. Recognizes and reports problems appropriately. May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions. Performs stocking / cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor. May monitor case carts and report missing supplies.

Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures. Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms.

Communicates effectively : assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.

Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN. Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame

The tasks written in this area for mostly performed in the Sameday Surgery department of perioperative services. Assist with dressing / undressing patient, lifting / turning patient, clipping patient prior to surgery, obtaining vital signs and EKGs prior to surgery, documenting on electronic medical record, performing blood glucose accuchecks, assisting with taking patients out to their vehicle for discharge, taking patient to / from toilet, and other tasks as delegated by RN.

Other Job-Related Information :

Candidate is comfortable with direct patient care

Working Conditions :

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs - Frequently

Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking / Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :

Serve : ALWAYS...

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS...

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect : ALWAYS...

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title / role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value : ALWAYS...

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage : ALWAYS...

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community