Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Part-Time, Evenings)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Children's Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Aide in the Operating Room for part-time evening shifts. The role provides support under supervision to perioperative patients and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting rooms, assisting with patient positioning, transporting supplies, and adhering to infection control policies while maintaining patient privacy and safety. A high school education and healthcare exposure are desirable.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy.
• Cleans and returns equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period.
• Responds to questions for perioperative patients with sensitivity to care and privacy.
• Assists with lifting and positioning of the patient under the supervision of the Nurse.
• Transports laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to support productivity.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk and responds to OR desk requests promptly.
• Follows Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Anticipates patient comfort needs and provides items like warm blankets and positioning aids.
• Manages biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes per policy.
• Stocks linens and supplies; completes turnovers within standards.

Skills

High School education

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Body mechanics

Education

High School education

Job description

Job Description - Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Part-Time, Evenings) (301562)

Job Description

Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Part-Time, Evenings) - 301562

Description

Job Summary

Provides support for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Administrative Director, Nurse Manager and Nurses.

Job Specific Duties

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy. Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period. Confirms completion of pertinent documentation.
• Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care & privacy. Utilizes standard points covered in scripting.
• Performs indirect patient care: assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
• Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk. Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.
• Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Acts proactively to anticipate need for patient’s comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.
• Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
• Accountable to stock all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.
• Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients

Job

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