Perioperative Patient Care Assistant, Surgery Services

MemorialCare • Fountain Valley, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant performs basic patient care tasks as a cooperative member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, in the Surgery Services nursing unit at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. He/she reports at all times to a supervising nurse. This position also indirectly supports patient care by providing clerical support to the unit as assigned. The Perioperative Patient Care Assistant facilitates a safe, clean working environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

• Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card required

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer knowledge preferred
• Minimum of one (1) years of recent Acute Care experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Meets population specific competencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned tasks/duties according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to clean assigned area according to hospital policy, wearing appropriate PPE during turn over between patients and terminal cleaning.
• Demonstrates the ability and understanding of properly using chemicals per instructions.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Participates in processes that improve the standards of care and practice in the delivery of nursing service.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and completely use equipment in the performance of assignment.
• Utilizes effective communication with patients, families, and staff members.
• Supports sustainment of the Magnet culture.
• Possesses knowledge of job specific competencies and demonstrates ability to safely perform tasks associated with job responsibilities.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, productive work environment, ensuring needed supplies are readily accessible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• High quality health insurance plan options
• $1,500 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

What This Job Offers

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