PRN Pre-Op/PACU Care Assistant - Patient Transport

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Springfield, OH is seeking a Pre-Op / PACU Patient Care Assistant (PRN) to support the Surgical Services team. The role includes transporting patients, assisting in pre-op and recovery, and helping with room turnover.

We emphasize safety, confidentiality, and teamwork, and require a high school diploma and BLS certification at hire. This position offers opportunities to contribute to patient care in a community-focused hospital.

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.

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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Springfield, OH is seeking a Pre-Op / PACU Patient Care Assistant (PRN) to support the Surgical Services team. The role includes transporting patients, assisting in pre-op and recovery, and helping with room turnover.

We emphasize safety, confidentiality, and teamwork, and require a high school diploma and BLS certification at hire. This position offers opportunities to contribute to patient care in a community-focused hospital.