Perioperative Attendant II — Inpatient Surgery — Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Attendant II is responsible for assisting the clinical staff by performing a variety of support functions that facilitate the delivery of surgical/procedural services to the patient. This role works under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. In addition to the duties of a Perioperative Attendant, the Perioperative II, under the surgeon's direct observation, may also provide direct assistance during procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• One-year perioperative experience as Perioperative Attendant (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Requires basic reading, writing, or simple arithmetic skill
• May operate basic equipment/machinery.
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Anticipate Needs
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Role model
• Able to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Monitor patient conditions during treatment
• Completes specific, routine task

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential job functions of a Perioperative Attendant, including but not limited to, set-up of surgical suites, room turnover, patient positioning and transportation management of equipment and positioning devices, stocking of supplies, running errands, POCT support, and maintenance of warming logs as needed based upon department design.
• Functions in the second scrub role, as assigned, demonstrating knowledge of sterile technique, and ability to maintain a sterile field as needed based upon department design.
• Able to perform surgical hand scrub, gowning, and gloving according to policy as needed based upon department design.
• Assists with setting up the operating room for cases and able to open sterile supplies and instruments and dispense to the sterile field.
• Under the direct observation of the surgeon, the Perioperative Attendant II may hold retractors and/ or extremities.
• Demonstrates understanding of preference cards and gathering of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Picks cases according to the preference card lists; assists with case preparation under the guidance of the RN or other members of the surgical team.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
• If trained, able to clean and reprocess endo scopes and TEE scopes.
• Contributes to unit performance improvement and/or quality improvement activities.
• Takes call as required.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED