Perioperative Patient Care Assistant, Surgery Services

Long Beach Medical Center • Long Beach, CA

23d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant performs basic patient care tasks as a cooperative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in the Surgery Services nursing unit at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He/she reports at all times to a supervising nurse. This position also indirectly supports patient care by providing clerical support to the unit as assigned. The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

• Prior work experience in an acute hospital setting is preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of standard perioperative care procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is recommended.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalency

Responsibilities

• Performs activities as identified on Perioperative Patient Care Assistant competency checklist while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Participates as a member of the health care team.
• Respects patient confidentiality at all times.
• Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe, clean and healthful environment.
• Attends department specific staff meetings, in-services, education and training.
• Participates in selected department specific Performance Improvement Projects.
• Demonstrates skills consistent with standards of practice and Departmental
• Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in orientation of new staff as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.
• We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
• Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED