6N Pre/Post Perioperative Care Assistant
WVU Medicine, Morgantown, WV, United States
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 executing delegated tasks. Supports the nursing team during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases for surgical/procedural patients, including monitoring stable patient vital signs, activities of daily living, and point‑of‑care testing. This unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) role has limited access to medications, including the transport of non‑controlled substances upon request of a licensed care provider, and may assist the Sterile Processing team within the assigned specialty/service.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior patient care experience.
CNA or MA experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients, including total care within scope of practice (stable patient vital signs, activities of daily living, promotion of comfort) and performance of point‑of‑care tests. Reports changes in patient condition to an 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, and assists with patient transfers and positioning.
Retrieves/cleans patient care equipment and runs errands as directed in a 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 an inventory control system.
Maintains effective inventory control system including daily stocking, checks for outdates (removal, discard, or reprocessing following established guidelines), and monitoring of supply levels (case cart, trauma cart, suture packs) on supply/specialty carts/rooms. Places or returns supplies, instrumentation, and equipment to designated storage locations. Places unused sterile instrumentation and soft goods back in the appropriate location when being returned from Perioperative Services, HVI, or Children’s Hospital.
Assists in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment in procedural areas and SPD by monitoring egress corridors, cleaning work areas, storerooms, patient bays, computers, and monitors; performing post‑case/post‑care cleaning; performing terminal and isolation cleaning if necessary, including daily/weekly cleaning of mobile fluid‑waste equipment; cleaning/stocking scrub sinks/housekeeping carts; weekly warmer cleaning with logged documentation; and cleaning of autoclaves as assigned.
Processes instruments/scopes when requested as need arises. Prepares various cleaning solutions used in the decontamination of instruments, equipment, and rooms. Operates processing and cleaning equipment (e.g., washer/sterilizer or instant‑use sterilizer known as IUS, and other cleaning apparatus in OR, Sterile Processing, and other designated areas following established policies). Documents completion of cleaning tasks in designated log books.
Wraps instruments and supplies for sterilization, labeling appropriately with color‐appropriate labels. May be assigned the task of preparing/processing OR linen and sterile packs.
Documents appropriately to foster the work of the department; duties can include obtaining and recording patient weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, BP, intakes/outputs, and abdominal girths as directed by nursing staff.
Transports specimens and records specimen delivery to lab or in designated log books; adds fixative to specimens when needed.
Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration, including changing tank regulators and checking tank volumes.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures, including reporting equipment/room repairs to appropriate persons in a timely manner. Performs tagging of equipment and places in Biomed ticket for repair.
Assists in routine unit operations as directed
eeded to ensure smooth communication and functioning of the unit. Relays accurate telephone, visitor, patient, and healthcare provider messages to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
Transports linens, trash, and biohazardous case carts/materials according to established policies wearing PPE and ensuring correct signage is in place prior to transport.
Assists with room or bay set‑up; may monitor sterile field set‑up when directed by registered nurse.
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. PCA may transport patient with a PCA/Epidural pump.
Cleans autoclaves in Sterile Processing and Operating Room/Procedural Areas. Cleans and organizes Sterile Processing areas as assigned. Cleans washers, cart washers, dryers, shelving, and other equipment as assigned in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation and departmental policy.
Processes instruments between cases (wash and sterilize by heat or cold sterilization) as need arises. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of various equipment and supplies in designated areas. Monitors halls keeping them free of extra equipment for easy equipment transportation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be physically capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
No known history or malignant hyperthermia (may not be waived).
Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing heavy loaded carts weighing more than 200 pounds. Able to transport patients on stretchers, in wheelchairs, or in cribs.
Must be able to discern and distinguish colors for point‑of‑care testing and inventory monitoring.
Must possess visual and hearing acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
Demonstrates ability to utilize PPE.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is completed in direct patient care environment.
Work area supports the activities of multiple providers performing parallel processing.
Must be able to work in a high‑stress environment.
Exposed to communicable diseases, body fluids, and chemicals.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
Must be able to operate computer program with training.
Must have ability to follow directions both written and verbal (i.e., proficient reading and writing in English language), and work with people.
Demonstrates team‑building communications and work efforts to assist healthcare providers.
Demonstrates skills needed to utilize Safe Patient Handling equipment.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
SHIFT
Varied (United States of America)
EXEMPT/ NON‑EXEMPT
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination ...
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Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior patient care experience.
CNA or MA experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients, including total care within scope of practice (stable patient vital signs, activities of daily living, promotion of comfort) and performance of point‑of‑care tests. Reports changes in patient condition to an 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, and assists with patient transfers and positioning.
Retrieves/cleans patient care equipment and runs errands as directed in a 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 an inventory control system.
Maintains effective inventory control system including daily stocking, checks for outdates (removal, discard, or reprocessing following established guidelines), and monitoring of supply levels (case cart, trauma cart, suture packs) on supply/specialty carts/rooms. Places or returns supplies, instrumentation, and equipment to designated storage locations. Places unused sterile instrumentation and soft goods back in the appropriate location when being returned from Perioperative Services, HVI, or Children’s Hospital.
Assists in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment in procedural areas and SPD by monitoring egress corridors, cleaning work areas, storerooms, patient bays, computers, and monitors; performing post‑case/post‑care cleaning; performing terminal and isolation cleaning if necessary, including daily/weekly cleaning of mobile fluid‑waste equipment; cleaning/stocking scrub sinks/housekeeping carts; weekly warmer cleaning with logged documentation; and cleaning of autoclaves as assigned.
Processes instruments/scopes when requested as need arises. Prepares various cleaning solutions used in the decontamination of instruments, equipment, and rooms. Operates processing and cleaning equipment (e.g., washer/sterilizer or instant‑use sterilizer known as IUS, and other cleaning apparatus in OR, Sterile Processing, and other designated areas following established policies). Documents completion of cleaning tasks in designated log books.
Wraps instruments and supplies for sterilization, labeling appropriately with color‐appropriate labels. May be assigned the task of preparing/processing OR linen and sterile packs.
Documents appropriately to foster the work of the department; duties can include obtaining and recording patient weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, BP, intakes/outputs, and abdominal girths as directed by nursing staff.
Transports specimens and records specimen delivery to lab or in designated log books; adds fixative to specimens when needed.
Provides respiratory support by properly setting up equipment needed for oxygen administration, including changing tank regulators and checking tank volumes.
Follows all departmental policies and procedures, including reporting equipment/room repairs to appropriate persons in a timely manner. Performs tagging of equipment and places in Biomed ticket for repair.
Assists in routine unit operations as directed
eeded to ensure smooth communication and functioning of the unit. Relays accurate telephone, visitor, patient, and healthcare provider messages to appropriate persons in a timely manner.
Transports linens, trash, and biohazardous case carts/materials according to established policies wearing PPE and ensuring correct signage is in place prior to transport.
Assists with room or bay set‑up; may monitor sterile field set‑up when directed by registered nurse.
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. PCA may transport patient with a PCA/Epidural pump.
Cleans autoclaves in Sterile Processing and Operating Room/Procedural Areas. Cleans and organizes Sterile Processing areas as assigned. Cleans washers, cart washers, dryers, shelving, and other equipment as assigned in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation and departmental policy.
Processes instruments between cases (wash and sterilize by heat or cold sterilization) as need arises. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of various equipment and supplies in designated areas. Monitors halls keeping them free of extra equipment for easy equipment transportation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be physically capable of prolonged periods of standing and walking.
No known history or malignant hyperthermia (may not be waived).
Must be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and pushing heavy loaded carts weighing more than 200 pounds. Able to transport patients on stretchers, in wheelchairs, or in cribs.
Must be able to discern and distinguish colors for point‑of‑care testing and inventory monitoring.
Must possess visual and hearing acuity along with manual dexterity and technical ability.
Demonstrates ability to utilize PPE.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is completed in direct patient care environment.
Work area supports the activities of multiple providers performing parallel processing.
Must be able to work in a high‑stress environment.
Exposed to communicable diseases, body fluids, and chemicals.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must understand and practice excellent personal hygiene.
Must be able to operate computer program with training.
Must have ability to follow directions both written and verbal (i.e., proficient reading and writing in English language), and work with people.
Demonstrates team‑building communications and work efforts to assist healthcare providers.
Demonstrates skills needed to utilize Safe Patient Handling equipment.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
SHIFT
Varied (United States of America)
EXEMPT/ NON‑EXEMPT
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination ...
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