Perioperative Care Assistant 5NOR

WVU Medicine

79d

About The Position

Performs nonprofessional direct and indirect care activities under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse. Assists in the provision of high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks. Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients which may include total care within the scope of practice (stable patient’s vital signs, activities of daily living) and the performance of point of care testing. This unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) role has limited access to medications including the transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider. May perform support activities to assist the Sterile Processing team within the assigned specialty/service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of departmental clinical support or PCA orientation.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Prior patient care experience.
• CNA or MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients which may include total care within scope of practice (stable patient’s vital signs, activities of daily living, promotion of comfort) and the performance of point of care tests.
• Reports changes in patient’s condition to a RN.
• Assists personnel in obtaining supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical/procedural cases.
• Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique to open sterile supplies for patient use or for sterile field; performs shave preps; and holds extremities during surgical or procedural preps.
• Cleans and prepares work area for next patient and shift.
• Transports patients to and from various areas.
• Cleans transport devices.
• Assists with patient transfers and positioning.
• Retrieves/cleans patient care equipment.
• Runs errands as directed in timely manner.
• Reviews stocking lists, preference cards, and supply carts to ensure/acquire supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for patient care use.
• Assists in the maintenance of inventory control system.
• Maintains effective inventory control system including the daily stocking, checks for outdates, and monitoring of level of supplies.
• Places or returns supplies, instrumentation, and equipment to designated storage locations.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment in procedural areas and SPD.
• Processes instruments/scopes when requested as the need arises.
• Prepares various cleaning solutions used in the decontamination of instruments, equipment, and rooms.
• Operates processing and cleaning equipment following established policies.
• Documents in designated log books completion of cleaning tasks.
• Wraps instruments and supplies for sterilization labeling appropriately.
• Documents appropriately to foster the work of the department.
• Transports specimens and records specimen delivery to lab or in designated log books.
• Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration.
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures including the reporting of equipment/room repairs.
• Assists in routine unit operations as directed/needed to ensure smooth communication and functioning of the unit.
• Transports linens, trash, and biohazardous case carts/materials according to established policies.
• Assists with room or bay set-up.
• Assists team by performing tasks such as answering telephone and minor clerical duties in designated area.
• Transports non-narcotic medications when directed by registered nurse.
• Cleans autoclaves in Sterile Processing and Operating Room/Procedural Areas.
• Processes instruments between cases as the need arises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees