Perioperative Attendant – Inpatient Surgery – Mary Immaculate Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Newport News, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Attendant 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 operates under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks individuals committed to values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Completes specific, routine task
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
Move with a sense of urgency

Nice To Haves

One-year perioperative experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs daily set-up of the surgical suites and room turnover between cases, maintaining a clean and orderly work area throughout the OR.
May terminally clean OR suites based upon department design.
Assists with patient positioning, lifting and transfers.
Performs sterile holds as needed.
Restocks and maintains an adequate amount of supplies and linens needed for surgery and/or anesthesia daily use.
May maintain oxygen tanks based upon department design.
Reports shortage of supplies to supervisor.
Sets up equipment and positioning devices as needed for surgery.
Reports to supervisor any broken, defective, or missing equipment or positioning devices.
Cleans and maintains proper storage of equipment and positioning devices.
Transports patients to and from multiple departments as needed.
May obtain clean inpatient beds and stretchers based upon department design.
Responds to a variety of requests including running errands to and from other departments, obtaining items as needed, etc.
Performs patient POCT as needed.
Performs daily quality control checks on POCT devices.