Department Aide

Methodist Hospital Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

4d•$31 - $35

About The Position

The Department Aide is a vital member of the healthcare team, providing essential patient-care support services under direct Registered Nurse supervision. The role supports efficient patient care through assistance with patient mobility, patient environments, supplies, and—according to hospital policy—access to and distribution of drugs or medical supplies. The aide performs technical and psychomotor tasks within the scope of practice, including stocking supplies and equipment, assisting with patient admission, obtaining supplies, transporting and positioning patients, preparing rooms and carts, and cleaning rooms, equipment, and instruments. The role also involves applying aseptic technique, supporting patient and procedure identification, responding appropriately to emergencies, implementing the plan of care as directed by the RN, and assisting coworkers. The position requires accurate and timely documentation, organization and prioritization, ongoing self-directed learning, application of patient-safety principles, and participation in orienting new staff and serving as a resource to other departments.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in an operating room setting, such as EVS, transport, or SPD; directly comparable experience may be considered.
High school GED in General Studies.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Other Health Science or a related curriculum.
One year of CNA, nurse-assistant, or caregiver experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain and stock unit supplies and equipment in procedure rooms.
Assist with patient admission tasks, including changing patients into gowns, paperwork, disposition of belongings, and attaching or removing monitors.
Obtain supplies and equipment and move, transport, position, or escort patients.
Set up rooms and carts according to physician preference cards.
Clean rooms, equipment, and instruments after procedures, including terminal room cleaning.
Apply aseptic technique when assisting with room setup and handling equipment or specimens.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations and identify patient-care requirements related to procedures.
Participate in proper identification of the patient, procedure, and site.
Assist coworkers in completing workload and improving the work environment, and complete additional projects assigned by a supervisor.
Implement the plan of care as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Complete legible, timely, concise, and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures, including specimen requisition slips and labeling as required by the laboratory.
Use the computerized documentation system and perform and document assigned quality-control checks.
Use appropriate organization, priority-setting, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in self-directed learning and continuing education for professional development.
Apply safety precautions and principles to patient care, including applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
Participate in orientation of new staff and ancillary personnel and serve as a resource to staff from other departments.