Anesthesia Aide — OR Support & Safe Patient Care

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

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.