Perioperative Assistant

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Assistant for the Operating Room reports to the Assistant Nurse Manager. The perioperative assistant performs assigned duties related to providing assistance as a team member within the assigned perioperative department to anesthesia or nursing staff.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Familiar with basic sterile technique in order to function within a sterile environment
1-2 years experience
Hospital experience or exposure to patients in other health care settings
Candidate is comfortable with direct patient care

Responsibilities

Transports patients via hospital stretchers/beds/wheelchairs in a safe and timely manner.
Performs supply, equipment, environmental related tasks, and quality checks as required.
Responsible for maintaining PAR levels in supply areas.
Recognizes and reports problems appropriately.
May report and follow through on equipment malfunctions.
Performs stocking/cleaning requirements as needed or may notify supervisor.
May monitor case carts and report missing supplies.
Maintains a safe environment, complies with infection control policies, reports safety hazards, demonstrates knowledge of patient safety and emergency policies and procedures.
Assists housekeeping with preparation of patient rooms.
Communicates effectively: assists with patient flow activities, performs clerical tasks as assigned, reports patient related information and tasks completed to the RN.
Assists with positioning and prepping of patient for procedure and discharge under the direction of the RN.
Maintains competencies skills, performs tasks within the scope of training and completes work within required time frame
Assist with dressing/undressing patient, lifting/turning patient, clipping patient prior to surgery, obtaining vital signs and EKGs prior to surgery, documenting on electronic medical record, performing blood glucose accuchecks, assisting with taking patients out to their vehicle for discharge, taking patient to/from toilet, and other tasks as delegated by RN.