Description

Performs a variety of tasks, as directed by the Nurse Manager/Center Director to care for patients and ensure a safe, organized, and clean environment for staff and patients by being a role model for excellence in quality care, customer satisfaction, and quality improvement.

Essential Functions

Assists in the planning and preparation for planned procedures 

Assemble necessary supplies and equipment required for the surgical procedure 

Greets patient and identifies by two identifiers

Connects patient to monitor in both Pre-op areas and Operating rooms 

Demonstrates proper use of wheelchair and other OR equipment 

Escorts or transports patients safely; Transfers patients from wheelchair to bed or vice versa in a safe manner when the patient is immobile 

Positions patient in proper body alignment and padding/supporting extremities 

Brings crash cart to code blue area

Cleans Pre-op and Operating rooms, furniture and equipment, and recovery areas according to prescribed procedure 

Assists in providing optimum assurance of a safe environment including maintaining awareness of safety and explosive hazards, and safety equipment checks daily 

Handles/disposes of sharps boxes, biohazard bags, chemotherapeutic sharp boxes and bags, and contaminated laundry and garbage by following appropriate Surgical Center protocol

Handles biohazard materials and pickup by waste company 

Attends and participates in required in-service programs and education endeavors 

Repairs and manages the equipment and tools from the Surgery Center

Checks and logs generator on a daily and monthly basis

Changes lights and bulbs as needed in surgical area and lobby

Opens and closes the surgery center when Nurse Manager/Center Director is not present

Responsible for medical gas handling and storage; Cleans and puts away oxygen tanks and air tanks from the supplier into surgery rooms and beds 

Maintains patient privacy by preventing undue exposure 

Responsible for weekly and monthly testing of fire alarms and emergency lights, Generator, etc. 

Responsible for monthly inspections of fire extinguishers, checking the charge, evidence of tampering, and accessibility

Maintains effective working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and all other personnel 

Performs other related duties as directed for the efficient operation of the Surgery Center; May be delegated responsibility or given special assignments by the Nurse Manager/Center Director or Registered Nurse

Requirements

 Job Specifications 

Typically has the following skills or abilities:  

High school diploma/GED preferred 

Current BLS certification, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire 

Ability to work as a team member and share knowledge with co-workers 

Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and willingness to accept assignments and float to other areas as needed 

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The compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding iCare benefits, please click here.