What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Services Aide Certified/Non-certified position at Bothwell Regional Health Center?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Perioperative Services Aide is responsible for stocking the anesthesia supplies in each room. They would assist patients off and on carts, OR/SDS/PACU tables, or transfer to wheelchairs. The Perioperative Services Aide assists the OR team with cleaning OR/SDS/PACU rooms and equipment between patients, to help with turnover. They are also responsible for transporting equipment and supplies to the surgical services departments.
The Perioperative Services Aide reports directly to the charge nurse or team leader.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education:
a.) High School graduate.
2. Licensure/Certification:
a.) Not required for non-certified.
b.) CNA for certified.
3. Work Experience:
a.) Successful completion of hospital orientation.
b.) Experience using computers and computer software programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
1. Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.
2. Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and task for his/her specific unit.
3. Transports patients safely to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner.
4. Assists and positions patients in and out of beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
5. Transports medical equipment, supplies and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.
6. Clean rooms and equipment as requested.
7. Monitors and maintains surgical and anesthesia supplies and orders replacements as
needed.
8. Provides support as required for OR desk scheduling operations ie: answering
telephones, scheduling surgeries, communicating with clinics and other department
clerical functions.
9. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
1. Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
2. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
3. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
4. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
6. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
7. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual
support toward common goals.
8. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take
personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
9. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
10. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
11. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and
bloodborne pathogens.
2. Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
3. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
4. Handles emergency or crisis situations.
5. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
6. Subjected to frequent interruptions.
7. Comply with ADA guidelines.
8. On call response time as dictated per unit policy.
The Perioperative Services Aide is responsible for stocking the anesthesia supplies in each room. They would assist patients off and on carts, OR/SDS/PACU tables, or transfer to wheelchairs. The Perioperative Services Aide assists the OR team with cleaning OR/SDS/PACU rooms and equipment between patients, to help with turnover. They are also responsible for transporting equipment and supplies to the surgical services departments.
The Perioperative Services Aide reports directly to the charge nurse or team leader.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education:
a.) High School graduate.
2. Licensure/Certification:
a.) Not required for non-certified.
b.) CNA for certified.
3. Work Experience:
a.) Successful completion of hospital orientation.
b.) Experience using computers and computer software programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
1. Ensures self-compliance with professional, regulatory and government standards of care.
2. Demonstrates the knowledge of needs and task for his/her specific unit.
3. Transports patients safely to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner.
4. Assists and positions patients in and out of beds, carts, and wheelchairs.
5. Transports medical equipment, supplies and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.
6. Clean rooms and equipment as requested.
7. Monitors and maintains surgical and anesthesia supplies and orders replacements as
needed.
8. Provides support as required for OR desk scheduling operations ie: answering
telephones, scheduling surgeries, communicating with clinics and other department
clerical functions.
9. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
1. Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
2. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
3. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
4. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
6. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
7. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual
support toward common goals.
8. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take
personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
9. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
10. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
11. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and
bloodborne pathogens.
2. Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
3. Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
4. Handles emergency or crisis situations.
5. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
6. Subjected to frequent interruptions.
7. Comply with ADA guidelines.
8. On call response time as dictated per unit policy.