Perioperative PACU Recovery Assistant

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 3,746,000 - 5,621,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits packages

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension plan

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health on Long Island, seeks a Peri-surgical Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in safe patient care. The role emphasizes direct patient assistance, hygiene, feeding support, and timely transport of patients within a level I trauma center environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and basic computer/clerical skills; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred; ability to interpret medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with direct patient care with attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care while anticipating the needs of the patient and family.
• Prepare patients for meals and assist with feeding as directed; distribute water and other nourishments.
• Assist and/or transport patients in a timely and safe manner.
• Collect and transport specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate purposeful rounding and respond to call bells promptly.
• Demonstrate caring behaviors and communicate patient information to RN and back to patient as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations as directed or trained.
• Support unit environmental maintenance, equipment cleanliness and inventory par levels.
• Assist with administrative decisions within the department and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain professional competency and Continuing Education hours as required.

Skills

BLS certification

Computers/clerical experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health on Long Island, seeks a Peri-surgical Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in safe patient care. The role emphasizes direct patient assistance, hygiene, feeding support, and timely transport of patients within a level I trauma center environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and basic computer/clerical skills; prior patient care experience is preferred.