Perioperative Attendant - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Full Time - Afternoons

ProMedica; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica Toledo is seeking a full-time Perioperative Attendant to join their Post Anesthesia Care Unit team. The role involves providing clerical and clinical support to nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and performing essential tasks under supervision. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have basic computer skills, with preference given to those having prior experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• One or more years nursing assistant and/or unit clerk experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support and assists with nursing care tasks.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.
• Coordinates patient transfers and ensures their safety.

Skills

Basic knowledge of computer systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology

Job description

Perioperative Attendant - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Full Time - Afternoons

Pay Competitive

Location Toledo/Ohio

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 74813

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Collaborates with perioperative health care and surgical services team members in the provision of safe, high quality patient care. Serves as a liaison to identify and take action as delegated on service needs associated with the care of the patient.

POSITION SUMMARY

Functions as a member of the perioperative team; performing clerical and clinical duties for nursing staff, patients, and departmental leadership. Provides support to the daily operations in perioperative processes. All functions within their scope of service are performed under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides clerical support and assistance with nursing care tasks in assigned areas of responsibility.

1. Observes and reports changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate team members.

2. Performs duties of other team members within the perioperative attendant scope of education, training and experience, as required and communicates results under the direction of clinical staff. These tasks include, but are not limited to vital signs, surgical preparation, etc. Completes education and training on applicable devices and maintains annual competencies in established policy and procedure.

3. Coordinates the physical transfer of patients from Pre-Op/PACU to nursing units/ICU’s. Ensures the safety and comfort of the patient at all times during transport. Exhibits a working knowledge of the facility and related departments. Utilizes safe patient handling transfer mechanisms according to established policy to ensure personal and patient safety.

4. Facilitates communication within the department, demonstrates excellent guest relations with patients, physicians, co-workers and ancillary departments.

5. Performs patient diagnostic and therapeutic tasks as delegated by clinical staff such as EKG, glucometer, warming and cooling devices, etc. Completes competency education and training on applicable devices.

6. Maintains the orderliness and cleanliness of the patient care environment and associated areas. Maintaining specified safety JCAHO standards.

7. Maintains supply inventories in assigned areas keeping within established par levels.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Skills: Basic knowledge of computer systems used in specified area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Medical terminology

Years of Experience: One or more years nursing assistant and/or unit clerk experience

Certification: BLS

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Safe patient handling equipment. Isolation equipment appropriate to category. Physical Demands: Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to medium weight materials. Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Must be able to occasionally and with assistance, be able to move heavy weight materials, equipment or patients. Must be able to operate area specific equipment.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category . In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail]

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ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization serving communities in 30 states.

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