Perioperative Aide

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

2d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System Position: Perioperative Aide Monday - Friday Hours: 0800 -1630 Compensation Range: $17.95/hour to $27.49/hour At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community. Why Choose Good Shepherd? Independent & Financially Stable organization Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families. State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services Supportive Administration & Culture Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure. Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth. Definition of Position: Assists in all areas of the Surgical Services department perform a variety of duties to help facilitate efficiency in the operating room

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Basic computer skills (ex; Microsoft® PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
Conveys empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain, or trauma.
Reports to other staff members any changes in patient condition.
Relates to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
Incorporates service excellence in customer relations in daily activities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and procedures, safe patient handling equipment, and janitorial equipment.
Environmental services experience in perioperative and/or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
Prepare and distribute equipment and positioning supplies according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
Maintain inventory levels of anesthesia equipment and supplies, including anesthesia carts, and the anesthesia supply areas.
Assist in transporting patients and equipment as needed.
Follow established protocols for transporting equipment, supplies, and other items.
Safely move, transfer, and transport patients onto transport vehicles (ex; wheelchairs, stretchers, patient beds, OR beds).
Operate patient lifting equipment and mechanical assistance devices (e.g. mechanical lift devices, air-assisted lateral transport devices, sling devices) safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Prepare transport vehicles and equipment according to the anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
Follow established protocols for routine, between-case, enhanced environmental cleaning, and terminal cleaning of the ORs and procedure rooms.
Follow safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
Adherent to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.