Anesthesia Aide

Riverside Regional Medical Center; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA, is hiring a Certified Nurse Aide to support anesthesia services and assist with room turnover. The role emphasizes safety and compliance with patient safety goals and quality standards in a busy perioperative setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED (preferred), CPR/BLS certification, and at least 1 year of acute care experience (preferred). Training and adherence to RHS policies are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year experience in acute care setting (Preferred).
• CNA license in Virginia (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, gathers, and cleans equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia to patients prior to surgery.
• Provides assistance to the Anesthesiologist.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Establishes an environment of safety and assures safe practice for the patient as evidenced by recognizing and implementing accrediting body Patient Safety Goals and Quality Standards.
• Follows RHS policies and procedures and complying with regulatory agency requirements.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds competently.
• Assists with room turnover.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Job description

Newport News, VirginiaHiring Range$15.60 - $20.25/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewStocks anesthesia supplies, provides assistance to Anesthesiologists, and assists with room turnover. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.What you will doPrepares, gathers, and cleans equipment and supplies needed to administer anesthesia to patients prior to surgery.Provides assistance to the Anesthesiologist.Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.Establishes an environment of safety and assures safe practice for the patient as evidenced by recognizing and implementing accrediting body Patient Safety Goals and Quality Standards. Follows RHS policies and procedures and complying with regulatory agency requirements. Recognizes emergency situations and responds competently.Assists with room turnover.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Experience in acute care setting (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Preferred)CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.