Perioperative Aide- Operating Room (Part-Time, Evenings)

Job Summary

Provides support for perioperative patients under the direction and the supervision of the Administrative Director, Nurse Manager and Nurses.

Job Specific Duties

• Cleans and disinfects rooms, furniture, fixtures and equipment per the Infection Control Policy. Makes beds, removes soiled linen & trash and relines all waste and laundry containers. 
• Responsible for cleaning and returning equipment to storage. 
• Precepts new employees and volunteers during their introductory period. Confirms completion of pertinent documentation.
• Provides support & responds to questions for perioperative patients in a knowledgeable manner by demonstrating sensitivity to patient’s care & privacy. Utilizes standard points covered in scripting. 
• Performs indirect patient care: assists with lifting and positioning of the patient or holding limbs as needed for procedure under the supervision of the Nurse. 
• Performs messenger services including transportation of laboratory products, clinical supplies, and pharmacy items to achieve productivity results in an efficient manner. 
• Transports patients as directed by the core desk. Responds to requests from Operating Room (OR) desk in a timely fashion.
• Follows Institutional Clinical Laboratory Protocols and Standards for Specimen Handling and blood products. 
• Acts proactively to anticipate need for patient’s comfort measures, i.e. warm blanket, pillows, positioning aids, etc. 
• Seals and moves biohazardous waste and exchanges syringe boxes, per Biohazardous Waste Disposal Policy.
• Accountable to stock all linens, supplies, specimen containers, removes all biohazardous waste and completes all turnovers within departmental standards and timeframe.
• Demonstrates proper indication and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout 
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School education preferred
• Experience in a healthcare setting is desirable
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers using effective oral communication skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills with various patient populations
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations and respond to urgent requests
• Demonstrates use of proper body mechanics for lifting and positioning patients