Clinical Aide - Operating Room

Parkland Health•Parkland, WA

20h

About The Position

The Clinical Aide in the Operating Room performs diversified duties to support patient care and unit operations. The role includes transporting patients, laboratory specimens, blood products, and other items; monitoring and restocking supplies and equipment; and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The aide supports nurses with patient ambulation, may perform patient observation (1:1) as directed, and maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, visitors, unit staff, and hospital administrative and medical staff. This is a full-time, day-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No education is required. One year of experience in a healthcare or related institutional setting is preferred. A current Heartsaver CPR course completion card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 90 days of hire and/or placement in the job. The position also supports process improvement and customer satisfaction, keeps current with developments in the field, integrates new knowledge into work practices, and follows applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines. The aide helps develop effective internal controls supporting compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and health-plan requirements, and seeks guidance when needed.

Requirements

A current Heartsaver CPR course completion card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of hire and/or placement in the job.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a healthcare or related institutional setting.

Responsibilities

Transport patients to departments and help safeguard them while they are in the hospital.
Transport laboratory specimens, blood products, and other items within the organization as needed by the assigned department.
Maintain a clean and safe environment to provide an optimal sanitary setting for internal and external customers.
Prepare and restock equipment and supplies in clinic, procedural, and inpatient rooms.
Maintain positive working relationships with unit staff, patients, families, visitors, and hospital administrative and medical staff to support patient comfort, safety, and unit needs.
Assist nurses with patient ambulation to help ensure the safety of patients and staff.
Perform patient observation (1:1 observation) as directed.
Identify opportunities to improve work processes and customer satisfaction; make recommendations to the supervisor, implement changes, and monitor results as appropriate.
Stay informed about developments, advancements, and trends in the field and integrate acquired knowledge into current work practices.
Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines.
Help develop effective internal controls that promote compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
Seek advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.