Transporter Aide

Cleveland Clinic•Coral Springs, FL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. The Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center provides patients with convenient access to the same world-class care provided at Cleveland Clinic's regional hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility specializes in primary care, outpatient surgery, imaging and more. As a caregiver on our team, you will experience endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As a Transporter Aide, you will assist fellow caregivers in ensuring patients have the critical attention and treatment they need. Under the direction of the Peri-Operative Nurse, you will help create a safe and sterile OR, maintain supply inventories, provide patient transport and monitor environmental equipment. This role plays an integral part in the overall organization and flow of the department. A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Strong follow-through and understanding of the principle of universal precautions
Ability to resolve conflicts and assure fair workload among team members

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute care hospital setting

Responsibilities

Identify the surgical patient by checking ID Band and asking the Patient to state name before transport.
Report any significant changes in patient condition immediately.
Provide safe patient transfer.
Assure patients are warm and provide a safe environment upon entry to OR Department.
Provide nursing staff with patient charts and assist in OR record preparation.
Maintain active communication with Surgical Control Desk regarding any encountered patient delays.
Assist in lifting, moving and positioning surgical patients while following correct body mechanics protocols.
Assist the RN during surgical positioning, modes of anesthesia and surgical site prep.
Perform daily cleaning duties following policy and procedure, universal precautions.
Maintain strong hand washing technique between patient contacts and room cleaning.
Assist in terminal cleaning protocol of OR suites when directed.
Assure surgical equipment is moved to proper location after cleaning and surgical bed is replaced to LOCKED position.
Decontaminate equipment, stretchers and beds after use and prepare post-op beds and stretchers to maintain sufficient inventory of cleaning supplies, masks and scrub supplies for all designated areas with Department.
Restock irrigation and blankets daily to appropriate locations.
Validate environmental supply inventory for needed rotation to verify any expired product line.
Validate specimens in logbook prior to transport to pathology.
Initials book with time.
Monitor and record temperature of OR suites/warming cabinets according to policy and procedure.
Assure all biohazard material is handled and disposed of properly utilizing universal precautions.
Communicate effectively with the Surgical Control Desk to note schedule progression in the OR Suite.
Remain accountable at all times to Surgical Control Desk.
Direct and delegate activity of team members to ensure proper room utilization through decreased turnover time.
Provide support at all levels to reduce OR room turnover.
Other duties as assigned.