SUMMARY: 

The Nursing Assistant Pre-op/PACU provides assistance to the nursing staff in the pre-op and post-operative areas.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 (1) Experience functioning calmly in high pressure situations and experience working with little supervision.

(2) Proficient using computers, software, and web-based applications.

(3) Good organizational and time management skills.

(4) Ability to adapt to changes in the clinical environment and work in a fast-paced environment.

(5) Effective and appropriate customer service skills, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, and interpersonal relationship skills.

(6) Experience carrying out detailed written and verbal instructions.

(7) Previous experience in a surgery center or hospital operating room.

 PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:

 Physical guidelines include intermittent physical mobility/activity including the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; light lifting, pulling or pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds, push/pull patients and or equipment up to 100 pounds. sit, stand, walk and negotiate steps; lift, move and transport patients, equipment and supplies; motor coordination and manual dexterity; articulate speech; ability to read and understand orders; visual acuity.

NOTE: 

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job. 

LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)