Patient Care Attendant

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

About The Position

The Patient Care Attendant helps keep the surgery center clean and ensures that appropriate materials, equipment, and uniforms are available. The role supports timely room turnover between surgical procedures and patients. Under the delegation and supervision of an RN, the attendant provides basic nursing care and patient monitoring to support patient welfare and safety, along with other duties that promote efficient patient care and department operations.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent; a student nurse may qualify as equivalent.
At least one year of medical/surgical or equivalent experience.
Nurse aide certification or equivalent required; a student nurse may qualify as equivalent.
BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Performs selected procedures as designated by a licensed nurse.
Assists with basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Takes and records vital signs, oxygen saturation (SaO2), blood pressure, and weight; performs surgical preps.
Maintains clean and orderly patient care, storage pantry, and utility areas; sets up room equipment for admissions.
Orients patients to the unit, secures patient valuables, responds promptly to call lights, and provides necessary assistance.
Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, leakage of IV solutions, and other treatment or device problems.
Keeps the RN informed about work status and availability for additional assignments.
Responds promptly to staff requests for equipment or materials.
Assists with patient positioning and lifting.
Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development, as outlined in performance review.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth operation of the ASC.