Perioperative Services Attendant (PRN)

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of a Perioperative Services Attendant is to transport patients, assist the professional nursing staff with direct patient care, and general housekeeping duties.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics utilized in transport and positioning of patients.

Duty 2: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of Preop and Postop areas.

Duty 3: Maintains delivery of patient care through identification and delivery of supplies and equipment.

Duty 4: Utilizes effective communication with all departments to achieve transfer of information necessary for continuous patient care.

Duty 5: Promotes clean safe working environment through safe transport and disposal of biohazardous items.

Duty 6: Demonstrates understanding of proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques for equipment used in the department.

Duty 7: Demonstrates positive communication with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Duty 8: Supports nursing staff by being readily available and willing to assist with patient care and transport.

Duty 9: Demonstrates discretion in dealing with professional and personal situations.

Duty 10: Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Able to follow instructions, verbal and written, in English
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of medical terminology

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in sitting, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate must help transport patients and be able to lift 50 pounds or more. The individual must have excellent eye/hand coordination with the ability to grasp, push and pull, fine finger dexterity and manipulation. The associate must be able to reach work above the shoulders. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The associate must have excellent verbal skills to communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)