Perioperative Aide - 13

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking a Perioperative Aide to assist in all areas of the Surgical Services department, helping facilitate efficiency in the operating room. The role involves preparing carts, equipment, and supplies, transporting patients, and ensuring adherence to safety and cleaning protocols.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Basic computer skills. Preferred: Basic Life Support certification and knowledge of surgical instruments and perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: NA
• Experience in perioperative and/or acute care environment is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Prepare and distribute equipment and positioning supplies according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Follow established protocols for transporting equipment, supplies, and other items.
• Safely move, transfer, and transport patients onto transport vehicles (e.g.; wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds, OR beds).
• Operate patient lifting equipment and mechanical assistance devices safely and according to manufacturer instructions.
• Prepare transport vehicles and equipment according to anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Follow protocols for cleaning of ORs and procedure rooms.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Compassionate care

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Surgical instruments knowledge

Safety equipment handling

Description du poste

Overview

Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!!

Min $17.95 Max $27.49 40 hrs/week

Mon - Fri 5:00am-1:30pm

Perioperative Aide

Definition Of Position

Assists in all areas of the Surgical Services department perform a variety of duties to help facilitate efficiency in the operating room

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Prepare and distribute equipment and positioning supplies according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
• Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
• Follow established protocols for transporting equipment, supplies, and other items.
• Safely move, transfer, and transport patients onto transport vehicles (ex; wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds, OR beds).
• Operate patient lifting equipment and mechanical assistance devices (e.g. mechanical lift devices, air-assisted lateral transport devices, sling devices) safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Prepare transport vehicles and equipment according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
• Follow established protocols for routine, between-case, enhanced environmental cleaning, and terminal cleaning of the ORs and procedure rooms.
• Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
• Adherent to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: NA

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

Required: NA

Preferred: Basic Life Support Certification.

Experience

Required: Basic computer skills

Preferred: Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and procedures, safe patient handling equipment, and janitorial equipment. Environmental services experience in perioperative and/or acute care setting.

Other

• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Conveys empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.
• Reports to other staff members any changes in patient condition.
• Relates to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
• Incorporates service excellence in customer relations in daily activities.

Physical Requirements

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

40 Hours USD $17.95/Hr. USD $27.49/Hr. 01-3210 Surgery - Hospital Day