What are the responsibilities and job description for the Perioperative Tech (CNA) | Ambulatory Surgical Center | 20-Hours | Portland, ME position at InterMed?
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contributes to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse (RN)
- Prepares perioperative patient bays for patient care, including but not limited to donning linens to stretchers and recliners or operative beds
- Assists with perioperative room turnover, cleaning, patient positioning, obtaining supplies/equipment and patient transportation for discharge.
- Assists in operating room turnovers, including the restocking of anesthesia supplies
- Obtains vital signs and Point of Care (POC) testing as delegated by RN, and is responsible for quality control for POC testing
- Documents in the electronic medical record (EMR), as needed including but not limited to scanning documents and opening new medical records.
- Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of all areas of the ASC, including unboxing and restocking of supplies, and monitoring expiration dates
- Maintains and organizes linen inventory, transfers soiled linen to the designated area.
- Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to assure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
- Follows universal precautions.
- Completes incident reports per policy.
- Cross trained to other specialties performed within the department including but not limited to covering in patient reception and the sterilization of instruments.
- Maintains unit training requirements and attends staff meetings
- Applies principles of infection control and safety, including proper handling, cleaning, and or disposal of equipment/supplies used in all cases.
- Adheres to all InterMed and ASC policies and procedures.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies.
- Perform other duties to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed.
MISSION AND VALUES:
- Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care.
- Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations.
- Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect.
- Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners.
- Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients.
- Embrace change to better serve our patients.
- Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare.
- Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Education:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- License/Certifications:
- Active unencumbered Maine Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Current BLS certification required.
- Experience:
- At least one year of CNA experience is required; previous experience in Ambulatory Surgery Center setting preferred.
- Ability to differentiate between clean, contaminated, and sterile areas.
- Proficient with Windows based computer applications and Electronic Medical Records
- Accurate transcribing and data entry skills
- Excellent typing and accurate documentation of patient encounter
- Excellent communication skills and strong “Customer Service” orientation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment.