Perioperative Aide (Full Time, Day shift)

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 
employment

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