Pre-Op / PACU Patient Care Assistant (PRN)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Springfield, OH is seeking a Pre-Op / PACU Patient Care Assistant (PRN) to support the surgical team and help maintain patient flow and safety. The role involves basic patient care, transport, and environmental duties in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with pre-op and PACU tasks under RN supervision, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining a clean, organized peri-operative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Previous work in ambulatory surgery center/acute-care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from areas within the facility, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Assists with limited patient care in pre-op and PACU under RN supervision.
• Maintains bay cleanliness and room turnover.
• Uses transport, positioning, and safety equipment correctly.
• Helps with routine care, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position:Pre-Op / PACU Patient Care Assistant (PRN)

Location:Springfield, OH

Job Id:1143

# of Openings:1

Pre-Op / PACU Patient Care Assistant (PRN)

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community , and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

The Patient Care Assistant functions as a supporting member of the Surgical Hospital team by performing various tasks which include limited patient care, environmental maintenance, assistance with material management, and a variety of other duties. The Patient Care Assistant reports directly to the Nurse Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports patients of all ages to and from various areas within the facility ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Assists with limited patient care in the pre-op and recovery unit as needed, specified, and directed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. (Maintains an awareness and is respectful of the developmental stages/ages of patients served.)
• Assists with bay clean-up, preparation and room turnover.
• Utilizes transport, positioning, procedural, and safety equipment properly.
• Assists with routine care, maintenance, and troubleshooting of designated equipment and devices.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the peri-operative environment during daily activity.
• Provides assistance with daily inventory control for both medical and office supplies.
• Assists with other general facility duties as required and as directed by the Registered Nurse, Manager or Director
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures, recognizes safety hazards, and initiates appropriate corrective and/or preventive measures.
• Displays a team approach when working with fellow staff members to ensure optimal patient care and to promote a positive working environment.
• Communicates patient information to both office and clinical staff as indicated (i.e. medical supply deliveries, physician's arrival, etc.).
• Provides assistance with continuous patient flow by providing pre-operative area with clean, made up stretchers and/or moveable recliners, as necessary.
• Assists with removal of dirty linens and placing trash in appropriate receptacles.
• Runs errands to various locations as instructed by Supervisors.
• Maintains patient/facility confidentiality at all times.
• Conducts job tasks with efficiency and professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery center, acute-care facility, or long-term care setting preferred.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.