Pre-Op Patient Care Assistant (PT)

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

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Springfield, OH is seeking a Part-Time Pre-Op Patient Care Assistant to join our Surgical Team. You will support the nurse manager by performing limited patient care, environmental tasks, and materials management to ensure smooth patient flow.

This role requires a high school diploma, ability to learn basic computer skills, and BLS certification on hire. Previous ambulatory surgery center or acute-care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients 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 under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• 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.
• Maintains 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 RN, Manager or Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety policies and initiates corrective measures.
• Displays a team approach to ensure optimal patient care.
• Communicates patient information to office and clinical staff.
• Provides assistance with continuous patient flow by preparing pre-operative areas.

Skills

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position: Pre-Op Patient Care Assistant (PT)

Location: Springfield, OH

Job Id:1142

# of Openings:1

Pre-Op Patient Care Assistant (Part-Time)

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 Unit 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 Unit 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.