PRN Operating Room Patient Care Assistant

Surgery Partners, Inc • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham-Southpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multi-specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodating the following: Ortho, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular, and Pain. At SPSC you will find highly motivated team-players and a welcoming team-oriented staff.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• • 401k Employer Match

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of Operating Room or patient care experience in an ambulatory surgical setting strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire.
• Has strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be.
• Demonstrates a personal interest in the health and well-being of others
• Has the ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Is able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Possesses good time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Operating Room or patient care experience in an ambulatory surgical setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs and records this information on a medical chart.
• Assists with the collection of lab specimens.
• Transports patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and examining rooms.
• Assists patients who need help walking or standing.
• Communicates a patient’s needs to nurses and doctors as appropriate.
• Aids people in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition.
• Updates relief workers on any unusual situations that may need to be addressed during their shift.

Benefits

• 401k Employer Match
• competitive compensation and benefits package
• opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees