Procedural Assistant - Full Time Days

Yale New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

11d

About The Position

The Procedural Assistant performs selected patient care duties and may assist other care providers under the direction of an RN. The role supports Bridgeport Hospital’s patient-centered approach to coordinated, continuous, and comprehensive care. Duties include maintaining the unit environment, observing and communicating patient needs, assisting the RN with designated activities, transporting patients and supplies, relocating or rotating to meet patient care needs, and performing non-therapeutic functions under the direction of an MD, PA, or RN.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Command of English, both reading and writing.
• Successful completion of orientation.
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting, pulling, or pushing up to and possibly exceeding 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the unit environment and understand the distinction between sterile or aseptic and unsterile environments, including the processes for cleaning operating rooms.
• Report repair needs to the appropriate person and follow through to ensure repairs are completed.
• Observe and communicate patient needs.
• Assist the RN with designated activities.
• Perform other related duties as needed or directed.
• Transport patients and supplies as required for patient care, following established hospital procedures.
• Relocate and rotate to meet patient care needs.
• Perform non-therapeutic functions under the direction of an MD, PA, or RN.
• Remove medications sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply through the pneumatic tube system to the unit or patient care area.

What This Job Offers

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