FT Procedural Assistant Ambulatory Surgery Center

Yale New Haven Health•Trumbull, CT

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients. Performs selected patient care duties and may assist other care providers under the direction of an R.N.. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good interpersonal skills
Must have command of English language both reading and writing
Successful completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

Maintains unit environment.
Reports repair needs to appropriate person and follows through to ensure repairs are completed as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff.
Demonstrates skill in observing and communicating patient needs.
Assists RN in designated activities 90-95% of the time as observed by supervisor.
Performs other related duties as needed and/or directed.
Transports patients/supplies as required for patient care following established hospital procedures as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role.
Relocates and rotates to meet patient care needs 100% of the time as observed by supervisor.
Completes non-therapeutic funcitions under the direction of MD, PA, or RN.
Remove medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply to the unit/patient care area.