Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Part-Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides support for perioperative patients under the direction and supervision of the Administrative Director, Nurse Manager, and Nurses.

Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS (Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment)
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers using effective oral communication skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients

Nice To Haves

• High School education preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures, and equipment per the Infection Control Policy.
• Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash, and relines all waste and laundry containers.
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage.
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period.
• Confirms completion of pertinent documentation.
• Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care & privacy.
• Performs indirect patient care: assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse.
• Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items.
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk.
• Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.
• Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products.
• Acts proactively to anticipate need for patient’s comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc.
• Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
• Stocks all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.
• Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

What This Job Offers

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