Perioperative Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant participates as a member of the surgical team under the direction of a Registered nurse and assists the perioperative care team in various aspects of patient care, including, patient care assistance, care of environment, transportation of patients, supplies/equipment, specimens and blood products. This position does have an On-Call component based on department need. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months experience in a health care setting preferably.
CPR certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of aseptic technique and familiarity with basic medical terminology and equipment used in the Operating Room preferably.

Responsibilities

Cleans, restock, and prepare the rooms after procedures.
Transports patients and assists with preparing patients for operative procedures.
Delivers STAT patient specimens to appropriate areas; obtains blood and blood products from blood bank
Retrieves anesthesia records supplies and equipment if needed.
Communicate with the charge nurse throughout the day.
Directs family and patient questions to physician, anesthesiologists, or nursing staff.
Obtain equipment for procedures when necessary.
Performs and document daily audits on log sheet e.g fluid, blanket, refrigerator, freezer, OR rooms, Center Core and Storage Room. Promptly reports problems/issues to the nurse in charge.
Communicate with the nurse that you are assigned to.
Anticipates needed equipment for procedures and ensures that equipment and supplies are readily available to facilitate turnover and timely starts.
Take call during the weekend as scheduled and holidays.
Performs other miscellaneous duties as required