Perioperative Assistant
Medical University of South Carolina, Orangeburg, SC, United States
Perioperative Assistant
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Healthcare Support
Clinical & Research Support Services
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
The Perioperative Assistant participates as a member of the surgical team under the direction of a Registered nurse and assists the perioperative care team in various aspects of patient care, including, patient care assistance, care of environment, transportation of patients, supplies/equipment, specimens and blood products. This position does have an On-Call component based on department need.
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC004759 ORBG - Operating Room
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and six months experience in a health care setting preferably. CPR certification within three months of hire. Knowledge of aseptic technique and familiarity with basic medical terminology and equipment used in the Operating Room preferably.
Work Environment:
May be exposed to infectious, contagious, or blood-borne diseases. May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste. Occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient and or smells.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Financial Responsibilities:
None
Essential Functions:
1. Cleans, restock, and prepare the rooms after procedures.
2. Transports patients and assists with preparing patients for operative procedures.
3. Delivers STAT patient specimens to appropriate areas; obtains blood and blood products from blood bank
4. Retrieves anesthesia records supplies and equipment if needed.
5. Communicate with the charge nurse throughout the day.
6. Directs family and patient questions to physician, anesthesiologists, or nursing staff.
7. Obtain equipment for procedures when necessary.
8. Performs and document daily audits on log sheet e.g fluid, blanket, refrigerator, freezer, OR rooms, Center Core and Storage Room. Promptly reports problems/issues to the nurse in charge.
9. Communicate with the nurse that you are assigned to.
10. Anticipates needed equipment for procedures and ensures that equipment and supplies are readily available to facilitate turnover and timely starts.
11. Take call during the weekend as scheduled and holidays.
12. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk and hear. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 10 pounds 75% of the time, 25 pounds up to 25% of the time. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Mental Requirements:
Possesses the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations; write reports, correspondence and/or manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff.
Population Served:
This position primarily interacts with adults and aging adults, with occasional interaction with pediatric patients. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related need of the persons in the assigned work area.
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Healthcare Support
Clinical & Research Support Services
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
The Perioperative Assistant participates as a member of the surgical team under the direction of a Registered nurse and assists the perioperative care team in various aspects of patient care, including, patient care assistance, care of environment, transportation of patients, supplies/equipment, specimens and blood products. This position does have an On-Call component based on department need.
Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC004759 ORBG - Operating Room
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Pay Grade: Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and six months experience in a health care setting preferably. CPR certification within three months of hire. Knowledge of aseptic technique and familiarity with basic medical terminology and equipment used in the Operating Room preferably.
Work Environment:
May be exposed to infectious, contagious, or blood-borne diseases. May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste. Occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient and or smells.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Financial Responsibilities:
None
Essential Functions:
1. Cleans, restock, and prepare the rooms after procedures.
2. Transports patients and assists with preparing patients for operative procedures.
3. Delivers STAT patient specimens to appropriate areas; obtains blood and blood products from blood bank
4. Retrieves anesthesia records supplies and equipment if needed.
5. Communicate with the charge nurse throughout the day.
6. Directs family and patient questions to physician, anesthesiologists, or nursing staff.
7. Obtain equipment for procedures when necessary.
8. Performs and document daily audits on log sheet e.g fluid, blanket, refrigerator, freezer, OR rooms, Center Core and Storage Room. Promptly reports problems/issues to the nurse in charge.
9. Communicate with the nurse that you are assigned to.
10. Anticipates needed equipment for procedures and ensures that equipment and supplies are readily available to facilitate turnover and timely starts.
11. Take call during the weekend as scheduled and holidays.
12. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk and hear. Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 10 pounds 75% of the time, 25 pounds up to 25% of the time. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
Mental Requirements:
Possesses the ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures or regulations; write reports, correspondence and/or manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees and medical staff.
Population Served:
This position primarily interacts with adults and aging adults, with occasional interaction with pediatric patients. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related need of the persons in the assigned work area.