Patient Assistant II - Main OR - FT

Williamson Health; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement Matching

FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Aid

Job summary

Williamson Health in Franklin, TN is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Support team member to assist with patient care in the ambulatory unit, ensuring timely, accurate care and smooth operative flow. You will work closely with nurses and surgical staff to prepare rooms, transport patients, and maintain sterile practices.

Requirements include a high school graduate, ability to communicate in English, stand up to 12 hours, lift up to 250 lbs, and flexibility for overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Preferred: Medical terminology course or at least one year of experience in health care field.
• Perioperative Care in an Ambulatory Surgery Environment.
• Able to communicate clearly in English and stand under pressure in a clinical setting.
• Able to lift up to 250 lbs and work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ambulatory surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique across procedures.
• Assist with transport of patients and prepare OR for next case.
• Support environmental controls and inventory in the OR and related areas.

Skills

English communication

Stand 12h

Team collaboration

Pressure handling

Education

High School Graduate

Medical terminology course or 1 year healthcare experience

Job description

Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well‑being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Company Culture:
We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission‑minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.

Community Overview:
Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world‑class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."

Job Description

Assist with ambulatory surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements

• High School Graduate.
• Preferred: Medical terminology course or at least one year of experience in health care field
• Perioperative Care in an Ambulatory Surgery Environment
• The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided. Network computer system. Sterad equipment. Stryker Trio stretchers
• Ambulatory Surgery Unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age. Environmental conditions include possible exposure to anesthetics, radiation, and infectious disease entities.
• Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
• Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• Able to lift, position, and transport with assistance up to 250 lbs.
• Able to work overtime/late shifts as required by the center.

Key Results

• Assists with the patient's care, reports problems/needs, and performs interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
• Collaborates with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
• Maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates maintenance of sterile field.
• Assist with transport of patients.
• Assists with control of the environment of the OR and other areas (temperature, humidity, and sensory, cleaning), maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to sanitation policies.
• Return equipment and supplies to proper place and prepare OR room for next case.
• Maintains work environment and organizes unit.
• Organizes assigned task and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
• Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously.

Benefits Summary

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

• PTO
• Retirement Matching
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

WH is an equal employment opportunity employer. WH does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. WH also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also WH’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADAAA”) and applicable state law and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform the essential functions of the job. Hire may be contingent upon a post-offer medical examination, and to skill and agility tests, as appropriate for the position.

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